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Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)

34.1532° N / 84.0608° W · Data Nov 2 2026, checked hourly
3 day-use units

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No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites

Of the 435 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027): 435 unavailable (cause unspecified).

No online availability right now

Of the 435 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027): 435 unavailable (cause unspecified). A free alert tells you if any date opens online.

Load status

Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027
Not open online100%
Open reservation dates0 / 435

Of the 435 tracked reservation dates (Nov 2, 2026 – Mar 26, 2027): 435 unavailable (cause unspecified).

Open dates by month

Nov 2026 – Mar 2027
02550751000 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPEN0 OPENNOVDECJANFEBMARSOLID = OPEN RESERVATION DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

No 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 3 shelters
WindowDateUnits openStatus
ThanksgivingTHU Nov 260None open
FRI Nov 270None open
SAT Nov 280None open
ChristmasTHU Dec 240None open
FRI Dec 250None open
New YearTHU Dec 310None open
FRI Jan 10None 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 Buford Dam Park Shelters (GA)

Overview

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, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit.

Recreation

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.

Facilities

Buford Dam 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.

Natural Features

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.

3 monitored sheltersDay use3 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontMax party 90

Getting there

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 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 Officesign.

1200 Buford Dam Road, Buford, GA 30518770-945-9531

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