United States Georgia

Van Pugh North Park

Van Pugh North Park is a concrete boat ramp located in Forsyth County, Georgia. The boat ramp is approximately 15 feet wide and has a gentle slope with a gradual drop into the water. It services Lake Lanier, which is a large reservoir in northern Georgia. The lake covers over 38,000 acres and has over 690 miles of shoreline.

The ramp is suitable for small to medium-sized watercraft, including boats, jet skis, and kayaks. The park also has a fishing pier, picnic tables, and restrooms.

According to the latest information available on the Forsyth County Parks and Recreation website, the park is open from sunrise to sunset, and a daily launch fee or annual pass is required to use the boat ramp. The website also notes that the lake is subject to various boating regulations and restrictions, including speed limits and no-wake zones, which boaters should be aware of before launching their craft. Get driving directions.
VAN PUGH NORTH PARK

STREAMFLOW LEVELS
Streamgauge Streamflow
Tallulah River Near Clayton
USGS 02178400
150 cfs
Chattooga River Near Clayton
USGS 02177000
509 cfs
Nottely River Near Blairsville
USGS 03550500
151 cfs
Little Tennessee R At Franklin
USGS 03501500
1,050 cfs
Valley River At Tomotla
USGS 03550000
157 cfs
Little Tennessee River Near Prentiss
USGS 03500000
337 cfs
Cartoogechaye Creek Near Franklin
USGS 03500240
261 cfs

Nearby Camping
Location Campsites Reservations Toilets Showers Elevation
Dam Creek 10 1,880 ft
Double Camp/Citgo Creek 50 1,486 ft
Hanging Dog 49 1,668 ft
Big Oak Cove 12 2,585 ft
Duckett Mill - Lake Lanier Numerous 1,163 ft
Jake Best 7 1,195 ft
Snowbird Camping 28 2,223 ft
Cooper Creek 17 2,164 ft
Indian Boundary Rec Area 191 1,813 ft
War Hill - Lake Lanier 14 1,132 ft
Poteete Creek Numerous 1,832 ft
Cheoah Point 26 1,990 ft
Bald Ridge Creek Numerous 1,097 ft
Desoto Falls 44 2,195 ft
High Falls State Park Numerous 600 ft
Bear Creek Hunt Camp 5 2,131 ft
Shady Grove - Lake Lanier Numerous 1,113 ft
Boggs Creek 31 1,798 ft
Charleston - Lake Lanier Numerous 1,185 ft
Vogel State Park Numerous 2,323 ft
Shoal Creek - Lake Lanier Numerous 1,117 ft
Mulky 11 2,172 ft
Sawnee Numerous 1,070 ft
Fires Creek Hunt Camp 20 1,845 ft
Dockery Lake 18 2,416 ft
Lake Winfield Scott 44 2,979 ft
Davis Branch 5 2,281 ft
Indian Springs State Park Numerous 503 ft
State Line 10 2,602 ft
Bolding Mill - Lake Lanier Numerous 1,102 ft
Chestnut Ridge - Lake Lanier Numerous 1,108 ft
James Shackleford County Park Numerous 904 ft
Spivey Cove 17 2,009 ft
River Forks - Lake Lanier 73 1,123 ft
Horse Cove 17 2,052 ft
Old Federal - Lake Lanier Numerous 1,108 ft