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Lanier Park Shelter (GA)

34.1523° N / 84.0575° W · Data Sep 18 2026, checked hourly
Next open date Sep 18Next open weekend Sep 181 day-use unit

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Lanier Park Shelter (GA)

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Opening record
No detected openings in the last 90 days

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01 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 1 monitored site

Of the 12 tracked reservation dates (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 9 open for online reservation · 3 reserved.

Where the open windows are

25% of tracked reservation dates are not currently open for online reservation. 9 of 12 remain open; here is where they are.

Load status

Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027
Not open online25%
Open reservation dates9 / 12
Reserved (of online inventory)3 / 12
Weekday openings5
Weekend openings4

Of the open reservation dates on mapped day-use units, 5 fall on weekdays and 4 on weekends (Fri–Sun).

Open dates by month

Sep 2026 – Mar 2027
0246827SEPMARSOLID = OPEN RESERVATION DATES · DASHED OUTLINE = TOTAL BOOKABLE

March holds the most room. 7 of 7 reservation dates are still open there.

Holiday windows — day use

Units open per date · of 1 shelter
WindowDateUnits openStatus
Labor DaySAT Sep 50None open
SUN Sep 60None open
MON Sep 70None open
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

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 shelter

Most open reservation dates · tracked window
ShelterOpen reservation dates
SL9407  9

This shelter currently has 9 reservation dates available.

Next windows

As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshot
Next open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18

The next bookable date is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.

Reservation dates

9 available reservation dates across 1 shelter at Lanier Park Shelter (GA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
All 1 shelter with current availability
ShelterOpen reservation datesConsecutive datesDates
SL940797 datesSep 18, Sep 22, Mar 13, 2027, Mar 14, 2027, Mar 15, 2027, Mar 16, 2027, Mar 17, 2027, Mar 18, 2027, Mar 19, 2027

About Lanier Park Shelter (GA)

Overview

Lanier 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.

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.

1 monitored shelterDay use1 shadedWaterfrontLakefrontMax party 90

Getting there

Physical address is 1360 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA 30518. 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 a Lanier Park sign. From Interstate 85, take exit 111 and head north on Lawrencville-Suwanee Road. Continue approximately 10 miles to Buford Dam Road. Turn right on Buford Dam Road, turn left at the Lanier Park sign.

1360 Buford Dam Road, Buford, GA 30518770-945-9531

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FAQ

How do I get a reservation at Lanier Park Shelter (GA)?

Reservations for Lanier Park Shelter (GA) are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 9 of 12 tracked reservation dates are open (75%), though availability can change. Pick the shelter on the map to see its reservation calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.

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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 16:19 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.

Which month has the most availability at Lanier Park Shelter (GA)?

March 2027, with 7 open reservation dates in the current snapshot of 7.

When is the next open date at Lanier Park Shelter (GA)?

As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.

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