The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, which oversees operations of numerous recreation sites throughout the southeast, will close several campgrounds and beaches ahead of the 2025 recreation season.
USACE staff will continue to prioritize tasks essential to public health and safety, such as dam operations for flood protection and emergency response readiness. The following recreational areas will see limiting operations due to staffing shortfalls, or potentially closed to allow full services at adjacent areas. This decision comes after careful consideration of the safety and security of all visitors. Read more…
With the busy Memorial Day weekend ahead, Discover Lake Lanier offers the following safety information and links for your use. Click the links to learn more.
Always wear floatation device when accessing the lake.
Take advantage of life jacket loaner stations at lake parks.
One of the best ways to spend a day at Lake Lanier is sharing a meal with family and friends whether you’re dining at one of our lakeshore restaurants or you’ve brought your own picnic to a park. Here are some of our favorite places to grab a bite and take in the view: