US Army Corps of Engineers recreational area is an incredibly popular spot for family gatherings West Bank Park is located within sight of Buford Dam on the west bank of Lake Lanier. The U.S. Army Corps operates 46 park areas around Lake Lanier that are perfect for picnicking, camping, launching boats, swimming, group picnics, and events, and hiking or walking and Read more...

Unplug and head out into the great outdoors – Gainesville   Van Pugh North Park lies approximately 15 miles 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 Read more...

Park offers beautiful views, convenient boat ramps, and pleasant surroundings The last time we visited, there weren’t any picnic tables, although there were many benches throughout the park. The Corps operates 46 park areas around the lake providing, picnicking, campgrounds, boat launching ramps, swimming areas, group picnic shelters, and hiking trails.   Read more...

Lake provides Camping, Beach & Hiking The Corps operates 46 park areas around the lake providing, picnicking, campgrounds, boat launching ramps, swimming areas, group picnic shelters, and hiking trails.       Read more...

Offers – Beach & Fishing. Little Hall Park is located on the north end of Lake Lanier. Little River Park – Amenities: Restrooms, picnic tables, grill, and swimming area. Pets are allowed. Very well-liked spot for early morning fishermen to launch their boat and is one of the best bass fishing areas on Lake Lanier.   Read more...

Paradise on Lake Lanier, with Swimming.  Keith Bridge Park — or Keith’s Bridge Park — is a picnic paradise with tables and grills along the shore of Lake Lanier. Keith’s Bridge Park – Amenities: Restrooms, picnic tables, grills, boat ramp, swim area, and pets allowed. Great picnic area for groups and parties. If you are looking for something more secluded, Read more...

Midnight cruisers and folks who like to fish at night There are approximately 100 boat ramps on Lake Lanier.  One of the most useful is East Bank Park on the south side of the lake. Some of the lake’s day-use parks might only have a single ramp and parking for a few trucks and trailers.     Read more...

Make a splash at the beach and more  Burton Mill Park is operated by the US Army Corps of Engineers on Lake Lanier. It’s a nice area for a quiet meal or to make a splash at the beach with friends and family at picnic tables and grills that line a path bordering the lake.       Read more...

Beach, Picnic, Fishing, Boating and more   Laurel Ridge Trail goes through Buford Dam Park and continues through Powerhouse Park and Lower Overlook.  Along the 3.8-mile trail, you can glimpse beautiful views of the lake, woodland and river scenery, as well as rare wildflowers and a variety of wildlife.  The trail winds through several park areas, along with the lake’s Read more...

Memories are made at the Lake Bolding Mill Campground is an excellent choice for camping on Lake Sidney Lanier, offering plenty of comfortable amenities in addition to a well-kept facility. Visitors will enjoy fishing and boating on the lake as well as the lush picnic area and large swimming beach, perfect for families, and including a beach.       Read more...