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Upper Overlook Park lies just south 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.
Lanier Park offers access to a designated swim beach, picnic areas and restrooms.
Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks, and Lake Lanier Islands.
Physical address is 1025 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA 30518.
From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 to Highway 20 east, turn left on Sanders Road, at first stop sign turn right on Buford Dam Road. After crossing the dam, turn right when you see the sign for Upper Overlook Park.
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 left at the sign for Upper Overlook Park.
Group shelter 1 on red top road was very quite and nice views. We grilled a whole dinner and ate buy the water. Then after we cleaned up went to the beach which was right there. My family and I enjoyed it, I myself came as a kid with my parents and brother some 25 years ago and it was the exact same
Absolutely beautiful right in the water great place to have a get together full kitchen, super clean restrooms, plenty of space for tables and dancing, easily accommodate 75 to 100 people.
First time I have been back to this shelter in many a year. Completely enclosed now with a deck overlooking the lake. You can always depend on the state of Georgia for having a great park system. Everything very well maintained.
I was introduced to this park via the Haitian Family Fun day.
This is a pretty chill place to bring family for a swim, picnic, or just enjoy the scenery. This is my first visit here and it is absolutely beautiful and a very peaceful place to relax.
If you do not have cash to pay for parking (which was my situation), they have a code to scan to pay by card, but it would be best to carry cash.
