Lake Sidney Lanier Camping
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Overview
A brief introduction to Lake Sidney Lanier
Nestled in the foothills of the Georgia Blue Ridge Mountains lies Lake Sidney Lanier, one of America?s favorite lakes. Over 7.5 million people a year choose to visit Lanier. Seventy-six recreational areas have been developed around the lake under the direction of the Corps of Engineers. These include 46 parks operated directly by the Corps, 10 marinas, and Lake Lanier Islands. The remaining areas are leased to county and city governments or other organizations such as the Boy Scouts. With over 692 miles of shoreline, the lake is well known for its aqua-blue colored water, spectacular scenery and variety of recreational activities. Constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1950?s, Lake Lanier is a multi-purpose lake that provides for flood protection, power production, water supply, navigation, recreation and fish and wildlife management. Lake Lanier is one of 464 lakes in 43 states constructed and operated by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers. It has won the best operated lake of the year award in 1990, 1997 and 2002.
Buford is a city in Gwinnett and Hall counties in the U.S. state of Georgia. As of the 2020 census, the city had a population of 17,144. Most of the city is in Gwinnett County, which is part of the Atlanta-Sandy Springs-Marietta Metropolitan Statistical Area. The northern sliver of the city is in Hall County, which comprises the Gainesville, Georgia Metropolitan Statistical Area and is part of the larger Atlanta-Athens-Clarke-Sandy Springs Combined Statistical Area.
The city was founded in 1872 after a railroad was built in the area connecting Charlotte, North Carolina, with Atlanta. Buford was named after Algernon Sidney Buford, who at the time was president of the Atlanta and Richmond Air-Line Railway. The city's leather industry, led by the Bona Allen Company, as well as its location as a railway stop, caused the population to expand during the early 1900s until after the Great Depression had ended.
The city operates its own school district, the Buford City School District, and has been the birthplace and home of several musicians and athletes. Various tourist locations, including museums and community centers, the largest mall in the state of Georgia, the Mall of Georgia, and Lake Lanier Islands are in the Buford region.
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Reviews
Camper reviews for Lake Sidney Lanier
Corp run campground
This campground used to be in pristine condition. Now it is run down and not maintained but we still camp there cause of location. Bath houses not kept up, grass needs cutting, no workers on site working the way tgey used to, supposed to be secured at night with no outside visitors gaining access which doesnt happen anymore. Its very sad. Were told people arent getting paid so work doesnt get done. Heard that Forsyth county has purchased and will be running in the Spring 2024. So what, you are going to neglect for all of 2023. The campers of Georgia deserve better and shouldnt have to accept sub standard conditions. Can't complain. Tried in the past. No one cares. So sad.
Joel D Reasons reviewed Lake Sidney Lanier
on May 29th, 2023
Large Lakefront Sites
Old Federal provides superb access to Lake Sidney for kayaking. Picnic tables and firepits for dining and evening relaxing. Large, easy access sites with lake views make this a favorite we return to often.
Jim LeClair reviewed Lake Sidney Lanier
on May 6th, 2023
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