Discover Lake Lanier is committed to keeping our community and visitors informed.
Several federal facilities around Lake Lanier will be closed beginning Memorial Day weekend.
While we understand the timing is less than ideal, we want everyone to know that Lake Lanier is not closed.
Please refer to the information below for a full breakdown of what’s open this summer.
We’ll continue to share updates as they become available. Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable visit to Lake Lanier!
See map of open parks and boat ramps below.

Map to day use Parks & Boat Ramps

latest news

Corps Temporarily Closes Lake Parks

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…

Water Safety Advisory

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. 

Swimming access at Don Carter State Park

Dining with a View 

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:

Landshark Bar & Brill at Margaritaville

Fish Tales

Skogies

Pelican Pete’s