Memorial Day And Summer At Lake Lanier: What's Open And What's Closed

Memorial Day And Summer At Lake Lanier: What's Open And What's Closed

Lake Lanier visitors can still enjoy the lake this Memorial Day weekend and throughout summer, despite several federal facilities closing. Many boat ramps and day use parks remain accessible for residents and tourists. 🌊 Why It Matters: The timing of these closures during peak vacation season affects how families can access the lake, but numerous […] The post Memorial Day and Summer at Lake Lanier: What’s Open and What’s Closed appeared first o…

State and U.S. legislators issue statement, say Lanier boat ramps will remain open

Feds closing 21 parks in Georgia ahead of the Memorial Day holiday

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing 21 of the 51 boat ramp access parks on Lake Lanier.The closures were announced on Wednesday morning, less than a week before the highly anticipated Memorial Day weekend. The corps cited staffing shortfalls for the closures in a statement on its website.The staffing shortage have been caused by cuts to the federal budget."The well-being of our community is our top priority, and the current staffing leve…

UPDATE: Lawmaker says some Corps parks slated to close at Lake Lanier will be open

Hours after the announcement came that 21 parks operated by the Army Corps of Engineers on Lake Lanier are indefinitely closed, a Forsyth County lawmaker said some sites will open to the public this summer.

UPDATE: Lawmaker says boat ramps will open at Corps Lake Lanier parks

Some sites on Lake Lanier that were closed yesterday could soon be reopening, a local lawmaker tells FCN.

Budget cuts force temporary closures of 21 Lake Lanier parks ahead of holiday weekend

The closures affect a wide range of amenities, including picnic areas, walking trails, grills, restrooms, and lake access points.