Where the public can swim at Lake Lanier

The Army Corps and local partners manage designated public swim beaches around Lake Lanier. Corps beaches do not have lifeguards. Water levels and operating schedules can change access, so use the official manager link before driving.

Buford Dam Park

Designated swim beach Gateway: seasonal closure

A designated Army Corps swim beach; the Gateway marker showed a seasonal closure, and hours, fee amount and lifeguards are not stated.

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Little Hall Day Use and Beach

Designated swim beach Hours posted at gate

A Corps park jointly managed with Hall County and a listed swim beach; exact hours are posted at the entrance.

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West Bank Park

Designated swim beach Lifeguards not stated

A Corps park with a designated swim beach; hours, fee amount and lifeguards are not stated on the pages checked.

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River Forks Park

Public county beach Gate hours published

A Hall County park with a public beach (listed as 40,000 square feet) and published daily gate hours.

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