Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Georgia. Hookups: electric & water.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.18444, -83.99056
- Hookups
- Electric & Water
- Activities
- Boating, Day Use Area, Fishing, Picnicking, Water Access, Water Activities
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 770-967-6315
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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) 945-953
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 | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga) | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 0.6 mi | — | No hookups |
| Shady Grove Campground | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Old Federal Campground | Private campground | 3.4 mi | — | — |
| Old Federal | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 3.5 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cracker Barrel #641 | Overnight parking | 3.7 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.