Lanier Park Shelter
This is a day-use picnic shelter only, not an overnight campground. The shelter is available for advanced reservations through Recreation.gov. On Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends, the shelter operates first-come, first-served. Check-in is 8:00 AM and checkout is 10:00 PM same day.
Heat Advisory issued July 2 at 12:31PM EDT until July 4 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 108 expected. * WHERE...Portions of central, east central, north central, northeast, northwest, and west central Georgia. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT Saturday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 1:34PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
AQAFFC The Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Environmental Protection Division has issued a Code Orange (Unhealthy for sensitive groups) Air Quality Alert for Atlanta for Thursday July 2. Under Code Orange conditions, the outdoor air quality is likely to be unhealthy for some people. Children, people who are sensitive to ozone, and people with heart or lung disease should limit prolonged outdoor exertion during the late afternoon or early evening when ozone concentrations are highest. For additional information on the Air Quality Index, please visit http://airnow.gov.
About
Lanier Park Shelter is a day-use group picnic facility situated on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, just north of Buford Dam in Gwinnett County, Georgia. The shelter provides a shaded lakefront gathering space for up to 90 people, making it ideal for family reunions, corporate events, and group outings. The park offers access to a designated swim beach, picnic areas, and restroom facilities. Lake Sidney Lanier, named for the poet Sidney Lanier, features 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline, and over 100 small islands set against the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. Popular activities include swimming, fishing for bass, catfish and panfish, kayaking, and wakeboarding. The Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail, a 3.5-mile loop with views of the lake and Chattahoochee River, is accessible from multiple nearby locations. This is a day-use facility only with no overnight camping. Alcohol, pets, and fireworks are prohibited. Amplified live music and P.A. systems are not allowed. A per-vehicle day-use fee of $8 is collected at the park in addition to the shelter reservation fee.
Directions
Physical address is 1360 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA 30518. From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 to Highway 20 east, turn left onto Sanders Road, at first stop sign turn right on Buford Dam Road. After crossing the dam, turn left when you see a Lanier Park sign. From Interstate 85, take exit 111 and head north on Lawrenceville-Suwanee Road. Continue approximately 10 miles to Buford Dam Road. Turn right on Buford Dam Road, turn left at the Lanier Park sign.
Amenities
| Water | — |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | No |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $50 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (770) 945-9531 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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