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...

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...