I've camped Grilled Fished Swam boated…read more Partied Worked And all at lake Lanier I love that place People get way to drunk there at the restaurant, on their boat and just in general it's a drinking place for the adults which cause lots of accidents don't believe the myths It's a great place for the family Just be aware and safe and enjoy

A hidden staycation opportunity that flies under the radar. Known for their boating and lake…read moreactivities but the other side offers a relaxed environment. Lodge/hotel lodging with spacious rooms with the treat of a Keurig in each room. A truly heated pool with poolside service or indoor or patio eating. Onsite restaurant with outdoor lake views offering buffet breakfast and menu dinners. A coffee nook offering fresh coffee/lattes along with patries. The topper is an onsite spa. Plenty of options on the property with golf, pickle ball, game room and water park.

Absolutely gorgeous park with a beautiful view of Lake Lanier. This place has a stranger history…read morebut it is a nice place to take the kids.

A lovely park beach on Lake Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as…read moreexcellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. It's easy to remember Lanier Park. It's on Lake Lanier, just off Buford Dam Drive, which means it's near Buford Dam. Lanier Park is a scenic hideaway where you can rest or play, not far from Buford Dam. A beautifully groomed, sandy beach that's just right for swimming or laying out in the sun. Then, add in nearby picnic area with sturdy tables and grills, a boat ramp, and a half-mile walking trail. You can rent a pavilion area with its own dock and gorgeous views of the lake. The Lanier Park beach is open from late March through late September from 7 AM until 10 PM. Visitors can access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations and parks. The trail is a 3.5 mile loop that offers great views of the lake and Chattahoochee River. Fisherman can expect to catch a variety of species including bass, catfish and panfish. Activities include fishing, swimming, wake boarding, kayaking and hiking. Lanier Park offers access to a designated swim beach, picnic areas and restrooms. Alcohol is not permitted. Pets are not allowed. Arrive early, parking is on a first-come, first-served basis. Entrance fees to the park apply to all visitors. Fireworks prohibited. This location is available through advanced reservations only; no walk-ins. This location does offer first-come, first-served (walk-ins) availability on holidays only. All other dates are reservation only. Reservations cannot be made in person at the Park. Contact information is 1360 Buford Dam Rd., Buford, GA 30518. For any reservations contact 770-945-9531. Great spot to have a picnic lunch, watch the water and water fowl go by. I'll definitely be back many times.

Here fishy fishy fishy…read more.. I am so glad to have found this place and I hope you will take the trip out to enjoy this facility as well. This is a trout hatchery. It rears about 75,000 trouts for the rivers and lakes in Georgia. Try to come on a Saturday, as they have a tour starting at 1pm. The kids loved the tour. This is up and close to the fish and they even get to feed the fish. The fishes goes into a frenzy.. and so do the kids In addition, they have a family fishing pond. Its a small pond and its is stocked with a LOT of fish. A fantastic way to get little ones hooked on fishing. The fish will bite and you will catch a fish very quickly... there was a LOT of squeals of delight when a kid hooks a live one. You can bring your own gear, ( hook#6 , bread + hotdogs) or use their free loaner poles. The area is well shaded, with benches and picnic tables. Truly awesome for the little ones.. you can hook a fish in 15-20 mins..

The kids and other parents had an amazing time! My…read moreexpectations were definitely exceeded, Thank you

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August 16, 2020…read more There is a 5$ fee to get in. This is our third park on Lake Lanier. Perhaps due to recent showers but I thought the water clarity was superior here compared to War Hill or Shoal Creek. You could see schools of fish sized 2-3 inches in length right there with you on the shore. The fish are used to being fed which is why they don't venture far from shore. The beach front is large and there is plenty of parking too. I liked that the park had trash cans right where you park. Good thinking. The water was in the low 80s and very refreshing. I went for a half mile swim by the buoys and played for a couple of hours with our little one in the water. The beach does have a few rocks at the shoreline and if you don't have water shoes you might stub your toe. Just tread carefully. So far this was a winner but there are other parks we have yet to explore.

I randomly found this park driving around Buford and it is a little hidden, but so beautiful. There…read moreis a $5 parking fee that is honor-based-donation (at least during the week) and there are only two separate parking lots. On one lot is a boat ramp and the other has a trail to the hiking area. It is beautiful, because there is an amazing view of the water and then as you proceed on you get hiking/woodsy views. It is a nice mix if you want to see both one day and you're in the Buford area. Maybe more people will discover it!

The Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area provides some of the best parks and hiking…read moreavailable to Atlanta. While the Medlock Bridge unit is not very big and doesn't offer the amenities of some, it's still cool. And it's more than just a boat launch point, although admittedly not much more. Located just south of the river on Medlock Bridge Road (might be called Peachtree Parkway at this point), there's a short access road to the very large parking lot. It also has spaces for five or six boat trailers. You'll find several picnic tables on the grounds, with at least three located between the parking lot and the river. Other than that, you have maybe two miles of trails. As with all Chattahoochee River NRA units, the trails are pretty well marked on the map and you'll find a map located at each trail intersection. Not that you can get lost. The main trail that runs along the river is quite scenic and is an easy walk along a flat dirt path. The shorter trails up the hill take you into typical Georgia riverside forest terrain. You can easily walk the whole trail system in an hour. Besides having few trail miles, the biggest drawback to the Medlock Bridge unit is the city noises you'll hear. With Medlock Bridge Rd (Peachtree Pkwy) just 500 feet away at most, I heard a lot of traffic noise as well as construction activity from the neighborhoods. That is, of course, something you deal with in a suburban or city park but it was quite prominent here.

Visited this hiking area on a Tuesday. I imagine boaters and swimmers would get more out of this…read moreplace than hikers would. The trails did not lead me astray which I appreciated because I sometimes get lost easily. It was peaceful and clean, but there wasn't much to look at as far as greenery and trees.

My friends and I signed up on eventbrite for a community soundbath next to the waterfall at…read moreFreeman's Mill Park. It was my first time visiting the park and it won't be my last. Gwinnett county parks are award winning and I enjoyed every second.

Nice park. I think the river and the playground area could use a bit of a clean up. There was a lot…read moreof over growth and fallen trees in the river. There was a lot of teenagers on the playground and there was teenagers disregarding the posted no swimming in the water.

Can't give the campground five stars because of the wonky dump station set up and small, old…read moreplayground. Great waterfront sites. Details and photos linked here. https://imaginecamper.com/2019/09/26/duckett-mill-campground-73/

Overall, the sites at Duckett Mill are really nice…read more I am taking off 2 stars because they have really stopped managing the location and it's turning into a bit of a free for all. When we camped last year we were limited to 2 cars, 2 tents, and we had to tell them how many people we would have at the site, and were limited (also reminded twice that no alcohol was allowed). This year, our neighbors have 3 boats, 4 tents, 3 cars, and 12 people, half of which are drinking heavily. And blasting music that you can probably hear across the entire peninsula. So it's definitely not as enjoyable the way it has been in the past. Still great views, but the rules are a joke.