Openings · last 7 days
0
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
0
Openings · last 90 days
47
Only 47 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027 · of 54 monitored sites
Of the 8,100 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027): 8,100 unavailable (cause unspecified).
No online availability right now
Of the 8,100 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027): 8,100 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027Not open online100%
Open reservation dates0 / 8,100
Of the 8,100 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 31, 2027): 8,100 unavailable (cause unspecified).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – Mar 2027No month in range currently shows online availability. 0 open reservation dates across the tracked window — these reservation dates are marked unavailable.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 54 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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.
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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Roll CS-234670 · Van Pugh South Day Use Facility · Flowery Branch GA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility?
Campsite Sniper's current snapshot shows none of the 8,100 tracked reservation dates open for online reservation at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. Campsite Sniper has also detected 47 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 Nov 2, 2026 18:20 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 47 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.
Does Van Pugh South Day Use Facility have online availability right now?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot, none of the 8,100 tracked reservation dates are open for online reservation. That can mean dates are reserved, closed, not yet released, or offered first-come, first-served rather than online. A free Campsite Sniper alert tells you if any date opens online.
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