Georgia · Camping · Buford

Lanier Park Shelter (ga)

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sites: Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
best months

Clear at last check

Weather is good · OpenWeather · checked 19 h ago

1 site for group campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 1,095 ft
Near BufordBuford Dam Park

Lanier Park lies just 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.

Local outfitters

North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours25 mi away

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Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Lanier Park Shelter (ga)
Best months: February–June and September–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.
1. Jan
  51° / 31°
  11 wet
2. Feb
  56° / 33°
  11 wet
3. Mar
  63° / 40°
  11 wet
4. Apr
  72° / 46°
  10 wet
5. May
  79° / 56°
  10 wet
6. Jun
  85° / 64°
  11 wet
7. Jul
  89° / 67°
  11 wet
8. Aug
  88° / 67°
  10 wet
9. Sep
  82° / 60°
  8 wet
10. Oct
  73° / 49°
  8 wet
11. Nov
  63° / 39°
  8 wet
12. Dec
  54° / 34°
  11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumming 2n, GA, 6.6 mi away at 1,140 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.