The Corps operates 20 designated swim areas around the 39,000 acres of Lake Lanier. All swim areas are "swim at your own risk" and there are no lifeguards on duty. Swimmers are encouraged to swim at designated swim areas only.
Park with Swimming Areas and Beaches
Corps campgrounds with designated swim areas include:
- Shoal Creek Campground
- Old Federal Campground
- Duckett Mill Campground
- Bald Ridge Creek Campground
- Sawnee Campground
Corps day use parks with designated swim areas include:
- Bolding Mill Park
- Buford Dam Park
- Burton Mill Park
- Duckett Mill Park
- Keith Bridge Park
- Lanier Park
- Little Hall Park
- Long Hollow Park
- Mary Alice Park
- Old Federal Park
- River Forks Park
- Shoal Creek Park
- Toto Creek Park
- Van Pugh Park
- Warhill Park
- West Bank Park
- Young Deer Park
Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park
Another option and always enjoyed by swimmers is Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park. In addition to the beach, Lake Lanier Islands Beach and Water Park also has waterslides, wavepools, and much more.
