Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga)
Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga) is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.18721, -83.98108
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 770-945-9531
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga)
Overview Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit. Recreation Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations and parks. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop that offers great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fisherman can expect to catch a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking. Facilities Van Pugh North Park offers access to picnic areas and restrooms. Natural Features Lake Lanier boasts 38,000 surface acres, 690 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands. Its location in the forested foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains, makes for a beautiful backdrop to any activity. Nearby Attractions Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks and Lake Lanier Islands.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 12 mi
- Low clearances
- 5 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Van Pug South Campground | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| Van Pugh South Day Use Facility | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Old Federal Campground | Private campground | 2.9 mi | — | — |
| Old Federal | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Shady Grove Campground | Private campground | 3.3 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #641 | Overnight parking | 3.6 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.