| Park Name | OPEN/CLOSED | Boat Ramp | Day Use | Camp Ground | USACE Ranger Support |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BALD RIDGE CAMPGROUND | OPEN | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| BALUS | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| BELTON | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| BOLDING MILL MULTIPURPOSE | OPEN | YES | NO | NO | YES |
| BURTON MILL | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| DUCKETT MILL MULTIPURPOSE | OPEN | YES | NO | NO | YES |
| KEITH'S BRIDGE | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| LANIER PARK | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | YES |
| LITTLE HALL | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| LITTLE RIDGE | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| LITTLE RIVER | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| LONG HOLLOW | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| LULA | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| NIX BRIDGE PARK | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| OLD FEDERAL CAMPGROUND | OPEN | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| OLD FEDERAL DAY USE | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| ROBINSON | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| SAWNEE CAMPGROUND | OPEN | YES | YES | YES | YES |
| SARDIS CREEK | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| SIMPSON | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| THOMPSON CREEK PARK | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| TIDWELL | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| TOTO CREEK MULTIPURPOSE | OPEN | YES | NO | NO | YES |
| TWO MILE | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| VANN'S TAVERN | OPEN | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| BUFORD DAM PARK | OPEN | NO | YES | NO | YES |
| EAST BANK PARK | OPEN | NO | YES | NO | YES |
| LOWER OVERLOOK | OPEN | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| LOWER POOL WEST | OPEN | NO | NO | NO | YES |
| THOMPSON BRIDGE | OPEN | NO | YES | NO | NO |
| WEST BANK | OPEN | NO | YES | NO | YES |
| WEST BANK SCENIC OVERLOOK | OPEN | NO | YES | NO | YES |
| VAN PUGH NORTH | CLOSED | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| VAN PUGH SOUTH | CLOSED | YES | YES | NO | NO |
| LOWER POOL EAST | CLOSED | NO | NO | NO | NO |
| Area | Status | Campground | Boat Ramp | Beach |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Creek (Lanier Islands) | OPEN | NO | YES | NO |
| Margaritaville at Lanier Islands | OPEN | YES | YES | YES |
| Don Carter State Park (Georgia) | OPEN | YES | YES | YES |
| Holly Park (City of Gainesville) | OPEN | NO | YES | NO |
| Lake Lanier Olympic Park (City of Gainesville) | OPEN | NO | YES | YES |
| Laurel Park (Hall County) | OPEN | NO | YES | NO |
| Shoal Creek (Lanier Islands) | OPEN | YES | YES | YES |
| Sardis Creek (Hall County) | OPEN | NO | YES | NO |
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.
Celebrate 4th of July weekend with us on and around Lake Lanier whether you want to Lake It…or Not! Here are some links to awesome things happening both on and off the water this weekend:
Patriotic Pops at The Arts Council – kick off the weekend with a fun and festive outdoor concert in downtown Gainesville at the Smithgall Arts Center with the Northwinds Symphonic Band.
4th of July at Lanier Islands – two nights of fireworks, beach, waterpark, boat rides and laid back luxury at Legacy Lodge, the Villas or Camp Margaritaville
Red, White & Moo! at the Sunflower Maze at Buford Corn Maze – Mini highland cows, the Oscar Meyer Weiner Mobile and of course gorgeous sunflowers!
U-Pick Peaches at Jaemor Farms – prowl around the peach orchard and take home a basket of the most delicious peaches in Georgia.
Yappy Hour at Game Changer – select Fridays including July 4th, bring your dog to Lanier Islands and visit Game Changer (think Dave & Busters with a lake vibe) All pets get a free doggie goodie bag!
American Legion Celebration – Red, White and BOOM! at Laurel Park in Gainesville. Enjoy awesome park amenities like the dog park, spray ground and hammock swings then sit back and take in the fireworks from a 300 degree view!
First Friday Concert with Fly Betty Band – stroll down the Midland Greenway in Gainesville for a live concert and fireworks on the 4th!
Sandcastle Building Contest – Don Carter State Park will celebrate summer with their own challenging contest for artists of all ages. Teams of 6 or less have 45 minutes to build a masterpiece.
