Van Pugh South
Federal / Recreation.gov
This recreation area is part of Lake Sidney Lanier
Location
Research the approach roads and terrain here. When you're ready to drive, open directions in your preferred app below.
Research map · not turn-by-turn nav
34.18287, -83.98792
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:17 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Buford, GA.
Today
90°F
Sunny
3% rain · wind 0 mph
Tonight
74°F
Mostly Clear
2% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Friday
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34% rain · wind 0 mph
Friday Night
74°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday
86°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
91% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
73°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
91% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (set your own plan)
- Not estimated for this listing — map it from your home
- Access
- See details
- Hike-in
- Confirm on site / map
- Pass required
- Check the facility page (day-use fees vary; many federal sites are free)
- Parking
- See facility details
- Camping
- No camping here (facility) — camp nearby
- Max stay
- Check local rules
- Reservation
- None for day use
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