Locate It: Lanier Islands – Buford

83 acres. Indoor aquatic center with competition and leisure play pools, double gym, indoor badminton courts, outdoor basketball courts, dance studio, classroom, seven-field baseball/softball complex, football field overlay, sand volleyball courts, pavilions, playgrounds, restrooms, two miles of trails, grills.

Families will enjoy time together walking around our five acre corn maze. Come on out just one time and you’ll understand why so many people enjoy visiting this special agritourism spot ? perfect fun for all ages!

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.

233 acres. Interactive, hands-on science exhibits, cultural and natural history exhibits, U. S. Green Building Council Design strategies, nature trails and greenway, outdoor classrooms, pavilion.

Vacation at Lake Lanier Islands Resort and experience a variety of exciting activities and adventures onsite, from equestrian pursuits and golf getaways to fishing, spa escapes, camping and more.

This park features beautiful views of the lake as well as excellent access to swimming, picnicking, and boating.

Laurel Ridge Trail goes through Buford Dam Park and continues through Powerhouse Park and Lower Overlook. Along the 3.8-mile trail, you can glimpse beautiful views of the lake, woodland and river scenery, as well as rare wildflowers and a variety of wildlife. The trail winds through several park areas, along with the lake’s shoreline and the banks of the Chattahoochee River.

Wet docks for 75/100-foot covered and 100-foot open slips; 650 dry stack storage for boats up to 36 feet; private gated access; Gas dock with easy access for houseboats up to 130 feet; courtesy docks for dry stack customers.

Legacy on Lanier offers tactical challenges for the avid golfer while not proving too daunting for the casual golfer, not to mention the stunning views of Georgia’s Great Lake.

Lower Overlook Park is on the Chattahoochee River, overlooking Buford Dam. Amenities include picnic tables and grills as well as access to the Laurel Ridge Loop Trail.

Margaritaville at Lanier Islands Water Park offers the thrills of a family fun park, the slips and slides of a water park, an open air concert venue, a beachside bar and grille, an Italian eatery, and mini-golf, all within a stone’s throw of a four-star resort hotel. Nice.

Lake Lanier Islands Campground offers year-round campsites for RVs and tents on the shores of Lake Lanier, as well as a boat ramp, fishing pier, and camp store.

Tarzan ropes, sky bridges, and ziplines, oh my! This environmentally sustainable adventure exhibit is fun for all ages. Learn about protecting the environment as your guides challege you to jump, balance, swing, and zip through the pristine canopy cover of the Gwinnett Environmental & Heritage Center grounds.