Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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- sites
- Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
- best months
- 55 sitesReservable on Recreation.gov
- At 1,127 ft
- Near Flowery Branch Van Pugh Park
Van Pugh South Day Use Facility lies on the banks of Lake Sidney Lanier in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains of Northern Georgia. The popular lake boasts nearly 700 miles of shoreline and over 100 small islands, providing over 11 million annual visitors with limitless recreation opportunities.
Local outfitters
- North Georgia Ultimate Canopy Tours21 mi away
Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.
Best time to go · Feb–Jun, Sep–Nov
Best time to visit Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
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.
Jan
51° / 31°
11 wet
Feb
56° / 33°
11 wet
Mar
63° / 40°
11 wet
Apr
72° / 46°
10 wet
May
79° / 56°
10 wet
Jun
85° / 64°
11 wet
Jul
89° / 67°
11 wet
Aug
88° / 67°
10 wet
Sep
82° / 60°
8 wet
Oct
73° / 49°
8 wet
Nov
63° / 39°
8 wet
Dec
54° / 34°
11 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Cumming 2n, GA, 8.4 mi away at 1,140 ft. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.
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Van Pugh South Day Use Facility
55 sites