Georgia / Gwinnett County

Lanier Park Shelter

Closed — The shelter is currently closed for the winter season. Reservations typically become available in March for the spring through fall season, with operations generally running April through September.

About

Lanier Park Shelter sits just north of Buford Dam on the shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, a 38,000-acre reservoir in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains. Named for poet Sidney Lanier, the lake is renowned for its aqua-blue water, 690 miles of shoreline, and over 100 small islands. The park features a group picnic shelter available for reservation, along with access to a designated swim beach, picnic areas, and restrooms. Visitors can enjoy a variety of recreational activities including swimming, fishing, boating, wake boarding, and kayaking. The nearby Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail, a 3.5-mile loop, offers excellent views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Anglers can expect to catch bass, catfish, and panfish. The shelter is ideal for group gatherings and events in a scenic lakeside setting. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers facility is available for advanced reservations only through Recreation.gov and operates seasonally. Day-use park fees apply to all visitors and are not included in shelter reservations. Alcohol, pets, and fireworks are prohibited, and parking is first-come, first-served. The shelter operates on a first-come, first-served basis during Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day weekends.

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 Lawrencville-Suwanee Road. Continue approximately 10 miles to Buford Dam Road. Turn right on Buford Dam Road, turn left at the Lanier Park sign.

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