BUFORD, Ga. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) this weekend closed two dozen recreation areas around Lake Lanier due to the ongoing government shutdown. When the closures took effect Saturday afternoon, November 1, campers at the affected locations were required to leave.
In a press release, the Corps said most gates will be locked and ungated sites will be marked as closed. Minimal staffing will remain, although powerhouses and navigation locks will continue operating.
The Corps said a limited number of parks featuring water access points with standalone boat ramps will remain open, with restrooms and other facilities closed. Jointly managed campgrounds and day-use parks will remain open and operate normally.
Closed USACE parks on Lake Lanier
Balus Creek
Bald Ridge Creek Campground
Belton Bridge
Buford Dam Park
Burton Mill
East Bank Water Access Point
Keiths Bridge Day Use Area
Lanier Park Day Use Area
Little Hall Day Use Area
Little Ridge
Little River Day Use Area
Long Hollow Day Use Area
Lower Pool East
Lower Pool West Day Use Area
Old Federal Day Use Area
Robinson Day Use Area
Thompson Bridge
Two Mile Day Use Area
Upper Overlook Day Use Area
Van Pugh North Day Use Area
Van Pugh South Campground
Vanns Tavern Day Use Area
West Bank Overlook
West Bank Day Use Area
