Buford, Georgia, puts Lake Lanier at your RV wheels for boating and fishing thrills. Eight parks in our directory range from luxury resorts to budget pull-throughs. Camp here to launch kayaks at dawn, shop the giant Mall of Georgia by noon, and grill lakeside at dusk.
Buford nestles against Lake Lanier, the Southeast's playground for waterskiing, bass tournaments, and sunset cruises. The Buford Dam towers nearby, channeling the Chattahoochee River into this 38,000-acre basin that draws millions yearly. Downtown Buford charms with its historic core along Buford Highway, where craft breweries like Monday Night Garage spill IPAs and the annual Gwinnett County Fair packs in rides and fried treats.
RV camping in Buford suits solo wanderers to family fleets. Margaritaville RV Resort Lanier Islands draws party crowds with WiFi, pools, and lakefront sites starting at $94 per night. Shoal Creek Campground fits thrifty adventurers who need showers, a dump station, pet allowances, and pull-through pads from $40 nightly. Buford Dam Park Shelters and Lanier Park Shelter provide bare-bones bases right by the dam for anglers who pack light.
Buford shines for Lake Lanier access and the Mall of Georgia. This 38,000-acre lake fuels boating, fishing, and water parks that pull two million visitors yearly. The dam and downtown historic district add outdoor trails and quirky shops to the mix. Campers use it as a gateway to Atlanta’s edge without the sprawl.
Find eight RV parks near Buford, including Margaritaville RV Resort Lanier Islands and Shoal Creek Campground. Margaritaville sits on Lake Lanier with WiFi from $94/night, while Shoal Creek offers pull-throughs, showers, pets, and dump station starting at $40. Buford Dam Park Shelters and Lanier Park Shelter hug the water’s edge for easy lake launches.
Yes, Shoal Creek Campground welcomes pets with pull-through sites, showers, and dump station from $40/night. This spot suits dog owners chasing Lake Lanier trails. Other parks like Margaritaville may allow pets too; check listings for policies amid the eight total options.
