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Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles 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.
Van Pugh North Park offers access to picnic areas and restrooms.
Nearby attractions include boat ramps, other USACE parks and Lake Lanier Islands.
Physical address is 6838 Gaines Ferry Rd., Flowery Branch, GA 30542.
From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 for Hwy 20 east, follow Hwy 20 east for approximately 10 miles and turn left on Peachtree Industrial Rd., turn left on Gaines Ferry Rd., road forks at end, turn right and road dead ends into park.
From Interstate 985, take exit 8 and turn left on Friendship Rd. (Hwy 347), at third traffic light turn right at Mcever Rd., turn left on Gaines Ferry Rd., turn right at the fork, and the road dead ends into park.
My absolute favorite place to go in the summer. We go almost every day after school/work. Clean, quiet and nice. The bathrooms are sometimes neglected/vandalized but the beach is wonderful
This is another place that we as a family enjoy going to. The lake isn’t too crowded when we go unless it is a holiday such as Memorial Day. There are small trails, but the main reason we go is for get togethers for barbecues and swimming at the lake. There is a little playground for the kids as well as a great place for boating whether with a motor or not.
I love this park! It offers beautiful views of Lake Lanier! The sunrises and sunsets are stunning! I've been using this park for years and will continue for years to come!!!
The park has beautiful views and public beaches. One thing they need to work on is the cleanliness of the restrooms during the weekend/ holidays making sure there’s toilet paper and the trash cans are emptied out few times throughout the day so that they don’t get over filled.
Awesome place, except people don't know how to navigate the parking lot.
I go there to do some kayaking and it's great. Water can get a little choppy, stick to the coves for easier paddling.
