Lanier Park Shelter

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.