Day Trip: Buford Dam Park Beach near Atlanta

Last weekend I took Miss J and Mr. Z to a little beach escape in our neck of the wood.

It’s not the Caribbean or exotic beaches by any mean but we can’t beat the distance and the cost.

This is a little beach on Lake Lanier. It’s part of Buford Dam Park which is merely 5 minutes ride from our house. FIVE minutes!! And I haven’t been here for the past 3 years that we have lived here! Well, if it wasn’t for my new goal to get out and do more outdoor adventures with my kids, I probably wouldn’t get there yet.

We packed our beach bag and headed out. I had no idea where this park is but I knew it’s somewhere in the Buford Dam area. We found the entrance and the kids couldn’t be happier.

Why We Love it:

- The beach area is pretty good size with plenty of sand for kids to get lost in their own imagination building sand castle

- The beach is very calm since it’s in the lake and boats or jet skis are not allowed in the area

- There are plenty of shade areas for families to have their own cookout. You can bring your own grill to the park and have a great BBQ by the beach

- There is a restroom nearby so it’s easy for parents to take care of their kids need

- The fee is merely $4 per car. What a great deal for a fun day at the beach for the whole family

Park Info:

Address: 1200 Buford Dam Rd, Cumming, GA 30041
Fee: $4 per vehicle or $1 per pedestrian
Operating Hour: 8 am – 10 pm