Can you reserve a site at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?

Yes, Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is reservable through Recreation.gov.

How many campsites does Van Pugh South Day Use Facility have?

55 sites in total, of which 54 can be booked.

What is the maximum RV length at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?

26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?

Yes, pets are allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility.

Are campfires allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?

Campfires are allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility, Georgia — 54 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia.
The popular lake boasts nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands, providing over 11 million annual visitors with limitless recreation opportunities.

Recreation

Lake Lanier offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming. The lake offers additional opportunities for kayaking, wake boarding and much more.

Facilities

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility ofers 54 small group picnic sites. Some of these sites come with water and electricity. Amenities include picnic tables, grills, a fire ring, a dedicated site, dedicated parking, and drinking water. A reservation guarantees entry and in and out privileges. Flush toilets, showers, an accessible boat ramp, and a playground are also in the park.

Natural Features

The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River, and today spans 38,000 acres of water in the lush foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dense forests of oak, hickory and pine cover the region, providing shade in the day use facility and abundant wildlife habitat.

Nearby Attractions

Lake Lanier Islands is within driving distance and along with other parks provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are several towns within driving distance that provide opportinuties to explore.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (770) 945-9531.

Charges & Cancellations

Cancellations must be made via the online/phone reservation system or by calling the Lanier Project Management Office at 770-945-9531. Cancellation calls to the gatehouse will not be honored.

The facts

54 bookable sites
55 sites in total, including non-bookable
55 sites for day use only
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 26 ft
Up to 15 people per site
Loops: VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY

Site types

54 Picnic
1 Management

Amenities

Electric hookups
Water hookups
Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: sewer hookups.

Book on Recreation.gov

55 campsites at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Check-in 8:00 AM · Check-out 8:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
001	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Management	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	8	🐾
002	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
003	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
004	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
005	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
006	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
007	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
008	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
009	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
010	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
011	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
012	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
013	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Moderate	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
014	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
015	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
016	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
017	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
018	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
019	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
020	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
021	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	♿ 🐾
022	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
023	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	15 ft	15	🐾
024	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
025	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	15 ft	15	🐾
026	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
027	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
028	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
029	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
030	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
031	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
032	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
033	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
034	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
035	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
036	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
037	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	26 ft	15	🐾
038	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
039	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
040	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
041	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
042	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
043	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
044	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	♿ 🐾
045	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
046	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
047	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
048	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
049	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
050	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Pull Through	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
051	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
052	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	♿ 🐾
053	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
054	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾
055	VAN PUGH SOUTH DAY USE FACILITY	Picnic	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	15	🐾

Getting there

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 campground.

34.18444, -83.99056 · 34°11'4.0"N 83°59'26.0"W

Directions (Google Maps) · Directions (Apple Maps)

Typical weather

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Precip in	5.3	5.2	5.2	4.4	4.6	5.0	4.8	4.8	4.4	4.1	4.4	5.3

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 3.8 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

Map

Fees and stay limits

Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

From Recreation.gov, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

Common questions about Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Can you reserve a site at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?: Yes, Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Van Pugh South Day Use Facility have?: 55 sites in total, of which 54 can be booked.
What is the maximum RV length at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?: 26 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?: Yes, pets are allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility.
Does Van Pugh South Day Use Facility have hookups?: Electric, Water.
Are campfires allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?: Campfires are allowed at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

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Sawnee 5.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Duckett Mill 9.1 mi · Campground · we watch it
Little Hall Shelter (Ga) 9.3 mi · Campground · we watch it
Bolding Mill 10.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
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Contact

Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-02.

Van Pugh South Day Use Facility