Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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. Lake Lanier offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming. The lake offers additional opportunities for kayaking, wake boarding and much more. 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.

Campsites
| picnic | 54 |
| Host/management | 1 |
| Total | 55 |
Amenities & rules
Fees: Reservations can be made online at recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
Compiled from site-level records; individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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.
Campgrounds nearby
Reservable3.5 miles away
Reservable5.1 miles away
Data source: Recreation.gov RIDB, retrieved August 30, 2026. The Campsite Atlas is an independent publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by the Recreation.gov or any federal agency. Always confirm critical details on the official Recreation.gov page before you travel.