There’s a new way to enjoy Lake Lanier’s scenic beauty: camping at any of Van Pugh South Campground’s 55 delightful and picturesque sites.

Water and electric hookups are available at 37 sites.

There are 18 “primitive” tent-only spots.  (Primitive in this case meaning you must walk more than 20 feet for pure water, showers and laundry facilities, as compared to being in the wilderness where it’s you against vicious lions, tigers, bears and strangers playing banjos.)

Van Pugh South Campground is open through Labor Day Weekend 2012.

The campground is expected to reopen next year from March 6 through November 23, 2013.

Recreation

Boating, fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and swimming are popular activities along Lake Lanier, one of America’s most visited Army Corps of Engineers lakes.

Lake Lanier is just like The Thousand Islands along the Saint Lawrence Seaway between Canada and New York State with these exceptions:

• Lake Lanier is not freezing cold 8 months of the year
• Lake Lanier only has 100+ islands
• On Lake Lanier you’re not in danger of being swamped by giant oil tankers
• Lake Lanier is not freezing cold 8 months of the year
• Lake Lanier is not 1,050 miles from Atlanta
• Lake Lanier does not have mosquitoes large enough to carry off small pets
• Lake Lanier is always nice and warm with perfect weather (some restrictions apply) and
• People don’t say, “Eh?” at the end of every sentence.

 

Anyone can find fun, rest or find excitement on Lake Lanier.

Amenities

• Accessible Boat Ramp
• Accessible Flush Toilets
• Accessible Showers
• Accessible Sites
• Drinking Water
• Dump Station
• Entrance Station
• Laundry facilities
• Paved Sites
• Showers
• Tent Pads

Fees and Details

• 14-day-stay limit
• Fees range from $22-32 per night (subject to change)
• Visitor’s hours are 7 AM to 9:30 PM
• Click Here for Camping Fees

Special Rules

• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited
• Due to road conditions in the campground, no recreational vehicles over 26 ft. in length are permitted
• Park gates are locked from 10:30 p.m. until 7 a.m.

Location

Address: Van Pugh South Campground, 6749 Gaines Ferry Rd, Flowery Branch, GA 30542

GPS Latitude & Longitude:

• 34.18444, -83.99056
• 34°11’4″N, 83°59’26″W

Directions: From Atlanta: Take I-85 north to I-985.  Take I-985 to Exit 8.  Turn left on GA Highway 347 (Friendship Road).  Turn right on McEver Road.  Turn left on Gaines Ferry Road and follow signs to the campground.

Park Phone: 770-967-6315  (Not for reservatons, sorry.)

Reservations

Call 877-444-6777 or visit Recreation.gov.

Click Here for Reservation Policies

Additional Information

Click Here for Van Pugh South Campground Map

For Fishing License Info Click Here

Click Here for General Camping Rules at Corps of Engineers Parks