Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga)
Lake Sidney Lanier — lakeside
Location: Buford, GA, GA
Price: From $50 per night
Rating: 3.4 out of 5 (9 reviews)
Season: May through October
Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Boat Launch
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Buford Dam Park offers beautiful lake views and excellent access to swimming, boating, and picnicking on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site provides access to the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple locations.
Wildlife alert: White-tailed Deer, American Beaver, Osprey, Blue Jay, and Brown-headed Nuthatch are present in the area.
Insider tips for Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga): Book early as this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites. Access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple park locations. Lake Sidney Lanier is known for aqua-blue water and attracts approximately 11.8 million visitors annually.
Skip Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga) if: You need hookups - no hookups available at sites.. You need camping outside May through October - seasonal operations only.. You prefer larger campgrounds - only 3 total sites available..
Best time to visit Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga): May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Lanier Park Shelter (Ga) (Buford, GA), West Bank Park Shelters (Ga) (Cumming, GA), Sawnee (CUMMING, GA), Bald Ridge Creek (CUMMING, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga)
Cell signal at Buford Dam Park Shelters (Ga) (Buford, GA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Buford Dam Park lies just north of Buford Dam on Lake Sidney Lanier. The site features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking and boating. The lake, named for the poet, Sidney Lanier, is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with only 3 tent sites.
Access the Laurel Ridge Hiking Trail from multiple park locations.
Lake Sidney Lanier is known for aqua-blue water and attracts approximately 11.8 million visitors annually.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From Georgia Highway 400, take exit 14 to Highway 20 east, turn left onto Sanders Road, at first stop sign turn right on Buford Dam Road. After crossing the dam, turn left when you see Lanier Project Management Office sign. From Interstate 85, take exit 111 and head north on Lawrencville-Suwanee Road. Continue approximately 10 miles to Buford Dam Road. Turn left on Buford Dam Road, turn right at the Lanier Project Management Officesign.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Lake Sidney Lanier fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Lake Sidney Lanier before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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