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Buford Dam Park lies just 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, over 7.5 million people come to visit.
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.
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.
Bolding Mill Park offers access to a designated swim beach and the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail. The park also offers a basketball court, soccer field, playground, picnic areas and restrooms.
Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks, and Lake Lanier Islands.
From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 to Highway 20 east, turn left onto Sanders Road, at first stop sign turn right on Buford Dam Road. After crossing the dam, turn left when you see a “Lanier Project Management Office” sign.
From Interstate 85, take exit 111 and head north on Lawrencville-Suwanee Road. Continue approximately 10 miles to Buford Dam Road. Turn left on Buford Dam Road, turn right at the “Lanier Project Management Office” sign.
Nice park, trials and beach. Easy accessible for family and kids. The restroom was not clean. Very disappointed.
This place has two bridges. One is a wooden bridge on the left of the parking lot that is closed and you cannot cross unfortunately. But on the left of that bridge there was a spot with calm water that kids were able to play, get wet, enjoy nature and be...kids !
The second bridge on the right is leading to a park after you cross the water with beautiful view on both sides (right side you can see the dam). Please watch your kids as the water is very powerful and you will nwed to be careful! That park has also a parking lot that you can originally just park there. There is a small ramp access to the water in that park too.
Both paths going to bridges are accessible with wheelchairs ! ♿
=> The whole MAGIC is happening on the left of the first bridge, though. Park and walk to the left, going to the entrance, and there is a path going down to trees. Follow it and there is the beautiful trail to walk a good bit of a distance !!! Really beautiful !
So, you want a view? You got it.
You want to connect with nature in a beautiful trail? You got it.
You want to have fun and let your kid run in the park? You got it. That place worth it!!!
I visited on Sunday evening and the entry fee was $5. A nice, calm lake beach. More suitable for a family day out and good for kids. Since it was summertime and weekend, very much crowded. Restroom was ok. The playground is available for kids. The picnic area is also nice.
This is a very nice, quiet park where we we will be hosting a family reunion. A couple of improvements that would take it to five stars would be to construct two shelters for rent over in the beach area. There's space for at least two. This will allow people to enjoy the beach while having gatherings. Especially gatherings with children. The beach isn't at all visible from the shelters, so, if you have people in your gathering who also want to enjoy the beach, then you won't be together because the beach is about a quarter mile from the shelters with no direct line of sight. Very poor planning. The 2nd would be to construct a bathroom in the area where the three shelters are. Currently, there's one bathroom and it's down the hill, about a quarter mile from the shelters. Not user-friendly at all for shelter renters.
Went to check out the dam park and the damn park was closed. I believe due to deer hunting. We drove around the dam road which is a good view of the lake, but due to the park being closed there wasn’t a good spot anywhere.
This is a local attraction I’m told so I’m sure if you come here when it isn’t deer season, there would be a lot to do.
I just got this one quick picture and don’t have much to say but maybe someday I’ll be back since I stayed with a local in Sugar Hill nearby
