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Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga)

US Army Corps of Engineers · Georgia

Van Pugh North Park Shelter (Ga) in Georgia. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 128 public campsites we map in Georgia.

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 water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Each year, approximately 11.8 million people come to visit.

What we know about it

Managed by
US Army Corps of Engineers
Fee
Not published (the agency does not list one)
Booking
Reservation required
Dogs
Allowed on a leash (USACE policy)
Phone
770-945-9531
Coordinates
34.18721, -83.98108

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-02-25, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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