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About Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 17
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (158)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience with well-spaced, clean sites and beautiful access to a lake and hiking trails. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and the tranquil atmosphere, ideal for families and nature lovers. While some amenities could use improvement, such as bathroom cleanliness and cell service, the overall experience is highly enjoyable, making it a favorite destination for many.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers a peaceful and scenic camping experience with well-spaced, clean sites and beautiful access to a lake and hiking trails. Campers appreciate the friendly hosts and the tranquil atmosphere, ideal for families and nature lovers. While some amenities could use improvement, such as bathroom cleanliness and cell service, the overall experience is highly enjoyable, making it a favorite destination for many.
Review Summary
William M
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Very quiet campground with scenic lake and attractive sites. The fairly basic amenities (limited push-button showers in two bathrooms during the spring season, port-o-let only during the winter), out of the way location, and no cell service contributed to the quiet and peaceful atmosphere with most campers there to enjoy the lake or the nearby hiking.
kaushik N
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
We stayed on the south west side on site #8. We had two campsites and benches for ourselves. Checkin was a breeze since they had my name at the entrance on the campsite. Restrooms were close by and clean.
There was a stream running next to campsite so we could collect water and filter it out. We hiked another two days from here so water was obviously good.
The other sites are far enough so there was no issues with noise. Very peaceful and loved the experience of booking on this site.
Will recommend for anyone including families.
Marie P
VerifiedDecember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Stayed at the campground #12. It was a pull through site which was surprising. There’s a picnic table and fire ring and the spot was gravel and level. We had access to a trail that led to the lake just a few feet into the woods. There is a creek just beyond the trail.
The lake had a beach with sand and shade where you can swim and there were restrooms. It was quiet and peaceful, we were there during the week. We met the campground hosts on the trail to the lake and they were very friendly and helpful.
We had a great relaxing time.
Tony C
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Nice campground, not crowded, clean, and quiet. Camp host was nice and helpful.
Rachel G
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
We had a wonderful Weekend camping. The facilities were clean and close by. Everyone was friendly and the lake and path around was beautiful. Site 8 was secluded and large. Would definitely stay again!
Gary R
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Excellent experience at Lake Winfield Scott the campsites were very clean. The host was absolutely super. She’s always very very helpful. I will definitely be returning.
Beth B
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: NORTH LOOP
Great times with the grandson
Andrew K
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: G01, Loop: GROUP SITES
Great campsite !
Paul v
VerifiedSeptember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Beautiful camp. Check-in process once you register online was unclear once arrived. Paying for parking through the parking pass is not possible due to cell coverage in the area. Outside of that, it’s a beautiful park and one of my favorites in north Georgia.
Molly P
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The south loop had nicely spaced, clean sites, however these sites are not by the lake.
Location Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Address:
Forest Service Road 37
Suches, GA, 30572
United States
From Blainsville, take U.S. 19/129 south for 10 miles. Turn right (west) on Georgia 180 for 7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 37 at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area entrance.
From Dahlonega, take U.S. 19 north for approximately 20 miles. Turn left (west) on Georgia 180 for 7 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 37 at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area entrance.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7403 / -83.892
Elevation: 864 feet
Policies & Rules
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Only electric motor boats allowed on Lake Winfield Scott |
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Visitor maps for the forest can be obtained by calling the Forest Service office in Blairsville, Georgia at 706-745-6928 or by clicking here |
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Learn more about the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
