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What could be better than a day filled with exploring the nature – Flowery Branch? Old Federal Campground lies on the eastern banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in Northern Georgia. Popular for its aqua-blue waters and spectacular scenery, Lake Sidney Lanier hosts over 11 million visitors annually for fantastic fishing and boating opportunities. https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/Schedules/ https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232657 Read more...
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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...
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Remotely located outside the gates of Lanier Islands on Shadburn Ferry Road and just off Buford Dam Road, Shoal Creek Campground has wooded and lakefront sites along with boat ramps, campsites with and without hookups, showers, dump station, restrooms, picnic tables, picnic pavilion, and a swimming area. Tent camping is permitted. Read more...
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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...
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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...
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Play on the Lake Vann’s Tavern Park – Amenities: Restrooms, boat launch ramp, dock, launch fee, swimming at the beach with white sand. Pets are allowed. Open all year. Located off Vann Tavern Road, Gainesville Georgia Read more...
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Paths provide great scenery, wild animals and songbirds Big Creek Park is a great greenway, with tracks to offer cyclists of every level. There are many pockets of woods around the Metro Atlanta area in which to escape and explore, and this happens to have some great IMBA designed single-tracks. Wild animals and songbirds can be spotted along the way. Read more...
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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...
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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...
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Welcome, all! Skating is making a comeback in Hall County’s community. Steezy 180 over the euro. Half cab down the bank! Open from 7:00 AM – 10:00 PM. https://www.facebook.com/GainesvilleSkatePark/?ref=page_internal Read more...