Nearby Boat RampS

Lake Lanier has two parks named “Van Pugh.”  Van Pugh Park North is a day-use area with spectacular vistas of Georgia’s Greatest Lake.  Van Pugh Park South is a full-featured campground and is only open to campers and their guests.

Van Pugh Park on Lake Lanier makes a delightful office. ~~ Photograph by Robert Sutherland

They’re both near Flowery Branch on the southeastern portion of Lanier and both are operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers.

Van Pugh offers something that you won’t find in many parts of our great nation.  Picnic tables with gorgeous views of the water — picnic tables that easily convert to an outside office.

Please Note:  Alcoholic beverages are prohibited in all Corps of Engineers parks.

More than 7.5 million people a year visit Lake Lanier each year.  The 700-miles of shoreline, the lake’s beautiful blue water and spectacular scenery make it a perfect place to visit for a day or an entire vacation.

Van Pugh Park North has terrific day-use amenities, including:

• a boat ramp
• many picnic tables and grills scattered throughout the park
• fun playgrounds
• a large picnic pavilion
• a sheltered grill area next to the pavilion
• a designated swim area and beach
• and gorgeous views from many different perspectives.
• No pets are allowed in Van Pugh Park.

More than 7.5 million people a year visit Lake Lanier each year.  The 700-miles of shoreline, the lake’s beautiful blue water and spectacular scenery make it a perfect place to visit for a day or an entire vacation.

• This recreational area is on the southeastern shore of Lake Lanier, west of Flowery Branch.
• The address is: 6838 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, GA, 30542.
• Gaines Ferry Road intersects both McEver Road and Atlanta Highway.

Van Pugh South Campground offers 55 delightful camping sites.  Water and electric hookups are available at 37 sites.

There are 18 “primitive” tent-only spots.  (Primitive, in this case, means you have to travel more than 10 yards for pure water, showers and laundry facilities.  That’s better than the wilderness, where it’s you against vicious lions, tigers, bears and strangers playing banjos.)