Openings · last 7 days
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01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-234670
When Van Pugh South Day Use Facility reopens
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
139
Openings · last 90 days
139
139 openings were recorded here, but they arrived across only 4 days — a burst, not a rhythm, so there is no reliable weekly pattern to show. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 54 monitored sites
Of the 9,882 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 38 open for online reservation · 14 reserved · 56 closed · 9,774 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Where the open windows are
99.6% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 38 of 9,882 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online99.6%
Open reservation dates38 / 9,882
Reserved (of online inventory)14 / 52
Weekday openings0
Weekend openings38
Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 0 fall on weekdays and 38 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027October shows no online availability. 0 of 1,674 tracked reservation dates are open there — 1,674 unavailable.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 54 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 0 | None open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 0 | None open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 0 | None open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 0 | None open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date. Thanksgiving: no online availability on any tracked date. Christmas: no online availability on any tracked date. New Year: no online availability on any tracked date.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| 002 | 1 |
| 003 | 1 |
| 004 | 1 |
| 005 | 1 |
| 006 | 1 |
The 5 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateSat · Sep 19
Next open weekendSat · Sep 19
October0 of 1,674 · unavailable
The next bookable date is Sep 19; the first open weekend starts Sep 19. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Reservation dates
38 available reservation dates across 38 day-use units at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 38 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 002 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 003 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 004 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 005 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 006 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 007 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 008 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 009 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 010 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 011 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 012 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 013 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 014 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 015 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 016 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 017 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 018 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 019 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 020 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 022 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 023 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 024 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 025 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 028 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 029 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 030 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 031 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 034 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 035 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 037 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 041 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 045 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 046 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 047 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 048 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 049 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 050 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
| 051 | 1 | 1 date | Sep 19 |
About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
Overview
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.
Recreation
Lake Lanier offers excellent boating, fishing and swimming. The lake offers additional opportunities for kayaking, wake boarding and much more.
Facilities
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. A reservation guarantees entry and in and out privileges. Flush toilets, showers, an accessible boat ramp, and a playground are also in the park.
Natural Features
The reservoir was created in 1956 with the completion of Buford Dam on the Chattahoochee River, and today spans 38,000 acres of water in the lush foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Dense forests of oak, hickory and pine cover the region, providing shade in the day use facility and abundant wildlife habitat.
Nearby Attractions
Lake Lanier Islands is within driving distance and along with other parks provides many opportunities for outdoor recreation. There are several towns within driving distance that provide opportinuties to explore.
54 monitored unitsDay use54 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontPets OKFire pitsMax party 15
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.
6749 Gaines Ferry Road, Flowery Branch, GA 30542770-967-6315
BoatingDay Use AreaFishingPicnickingWater AccessWater Activities
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-234670 · facility + sites
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?
Reservations for Van Pugh South Day Use Facility are made through Recreation.gov. 99.6% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation; 38 of 9,882 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 139 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick the unit on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 15:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?
Campsite Sniper detected 139 site-date openings here over the last 90 days, none in the last 7. A free alert watches around the clock and pings you the moment one appears.
Which month has the most availability at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?
September 2026, with 38 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 702.
When is the next open date at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Sat, Sep 19 and the next open weekend starts Sat, Sep 19. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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