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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Great Canoeing Park 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/search?q=lake%20sidney%20lanier Read more...

Great park to enjoy your lunch and relax.  One attribute that makes Long Hollow Park special is its elevated path along the lakeshore. Long Hollow Park is located just north of Browns Bridge in Chestatee Bay. Long Hollow Park is also a Corps of Engineers park. https://www.recreation.gov/search?q=lake%20sidney%20lanier https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/Schedules/   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...

Various forms of life inhabit the lake. Little Hall Park – Picnics, launching boats, family reunions, hiking trails lake, and shoreline. Amenities: Restrooms, picnic tables, picnic shelter, grills, boat ramp, and swimming area. Pets are allowed.   https://www.sam.usace.army.mil/Missions/Civil-Works/Recreation/Lake-Sidney-Lanier/Schedules/  https://www.recreation.gov/camping/gateways/442     Read more...