Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

About

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility sits on the scenic banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Hall County, Georgia, surrounded by dense forests of oak, hickory, and pine in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. This is a day-use only facility; overnight camping is prohibited. The facility offers 54 small group picnic sites available by reservation through Recreation.gov. Each site includes a picnic table, grill, and dedicated parking, with some sites featuring water and electricity hookups. Fire rings are available at designated areas. Common amenities include flush toilets, showers, drinking water, an accessible boat ramp, and a playground. Lake Lanier spans 38,000 acres with nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. The lake offers excellent boating, fishing, swimming, kayaking, and wakeboarding opportunities.

Directions

Take I-85 north to I-985, take Exit 8, turn left on Highway 347/Friendship Road. Turn right on McEver Road, then left on Gaines Ferry Road and follow signs to the facility.