Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Star4.44
341 reviews
6749 Gaines Ferry Road

Quick Facts

Price

$28 - $30/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

Varies

Season

Year-round

Cell

Unknown

Pets

Allowed

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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
$28.00 - $30.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Site Fee$28.00
Hookup Site Fee$30.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$0.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00
Total Campsite Fees$58.00

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What Campers Say

4.44

Recommended

Based on 341 reviews

195 Google reviews

"User reviews are highly polarized, with many praising the beautiful lakefront camping, helpful staff, and clean facilities, while others criticize campsite host behavior, strict rules, and inconsistent maintenance of bathrooms. Popular sentiment averages 4.3 stars for campground-specific feedback."

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Fees & Passes at Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

$28 - $30/night

Campsite fees

Standard Site

Basic tent/RV spot

$28/night
Electric/Hookup Site

With electric/water hookups

$30/night

Stay Limit: Maximum stay limit: 14 consecutive days

Prices verified December 8, 2025

Prices may vary by season and site type. Always confirm current rates on the official reservation website.



About Van Pugh South Day Use Facility

Nestled along the pristine shores of Lake Sidney Lanier, Van Pugh South Campground offers an enchanting escape into the foothills of Georgia's Blue Ridge Mountains. Here, dense forests of towering hardwoods create a natural sanctuary where campers can choose between secluded tent-only sites for a more rustic experience or convenient sites equipped with water and electric hookups. Modern comforts blend seamlessly with nature's tranquility, featuring clean flush toilets, hot showers, laundry facilities, and a convenient dump station, ensuring your outdoor adventure doesn't mean sacrificing essential amenities.
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Check-in
Check-in starts at 8:00 AM
Check-out
Check-out is by 8:00 PM
Stay Limit
Maximum stay limit: 14 consecutive days
Guests Allowed Per Site
Maximum number of guests per site: 8
Tents
Tents are allowed
RV vehicles
RV vehicles are allowed
Primitive
Primitive are allowed
Reservable
Reservations are allowed


Amenities available

Showers
Potable water
Fire rings
Picnic tables
Dump station
Firewood available
Flush toilets
Electricity hookups
Water hookups
Laundry Facilities

Activities you can enjoy

Winter Activities
No specific winter activities mentioned; the campground’s proximity to Lake Lanier makes it primarily a summer destination.
Water Sports
Opportunities for non-motorized water sports such as kayaking and paddleboarding are available ('Great for paddle boarding/kayaking' - User Review).
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Campground rules

  • Pets are allowed

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Humidity: 95%
Wind: 3.8 mph
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Campground Map

6749 Gaines Ferry Road

Reviews from booking and map sources

4.4
341 reviews
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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility is recommended, placing it in the top 40% of campgrounds based on reviews
User reviews are highly polarized, with many praising the beautiful lakefront camping, helpful staff, and clean facilities, while others criticize campsite host behavior, strict rules, and inconsistent maintenance of bathrooms. Popular sentiment averages 4.3 stars for campground-specific feedback.
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Last updated December 8, 2025
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