Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Lake Winfield Scott
Boat ramp
Secondary kayak/canoe launch
Secondary kayak/canoe launch
Accessible picnic area

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

17 total sites

RV Sites

9 sites

Tent Sites

7 sites

Cabins

1 site

About Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers visitors year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, swimming and hiking, all centered around beautiful Lake Winfield Scott. The area is situated high in a mountain valley within the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, approximately 80 miles from Atlanta, Georgia. The facility offers a rental cabin with electricity and water, as well as sites for tent and RV camping.

Number of accommodations: 17

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

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Rates, Sites & Availability

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17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: CABIN Cabin
10 guests · Campfire
Price not available
🚐 001, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
002, Loop: SOUTH LOOP Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
003, Loop: SOUTH LOOP Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
004, Loop: SOUTH LOOP Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
006, Loop: SOUTH LOOP Tent
5 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
007, Loop: SOUTH LOOP Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
010, Loop: SOUTH LOOP Tent
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: SOUTH LOOP RV
50 Amp · Water & Electric
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: NORTH LOOP RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
G01, Loop: GROUP SITES Tent
25 guests
Price not available

Reviews (177)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is praised for its cleanliness, beautiful scenery, and well-maintained facilities, providing a peaceful and quiet atmosphere. Many visitors appreciate the friendly and helpful hosts, the spacious campsites, and the enjoyable hiking trails. However, some concerns were raised about the lack of maintenance in certain areas, missing kitchen essentials in cabins, and limited cell service, with a few suggestions for facility upgrades. Overall, it remains a beloved destination for many campers.

Review Summary

4.5
177 reviews
5
70.1%
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4
17.5%
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4.5%
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7

LARRY K

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

3

it rained most of the time. and one of the bathrooms was not clean the 2 times we went to it. but the other one was clean all times we where there

julie w

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

5

We found the staff to be patient and very accomodating.

Ruth M

Verified

June 7, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

We were in site 1....wonderfully close to the restrooms but not right in front of them so we weren't bothered by all others using them. The sites are nicely space to give each one a sense of some privacy and the area is maintained beautifully. We love this campground!

Barron B

Verified

May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Very clean place to camp. People there was very nice. It's a fun camping trip. I will come again

Barron B

Verified

May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Space was bigger then I thought. Restroom was close by and its very clean. Nice swimming and fishing area. We had fun and will be coming back.

Brian H

Verified

May 22, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

5

We love this place and plan to be back twice next year. This was our 3rd trip here. It could use A/C in the cabin but it is what it is. The girls and guys love it.

Melissa V

May 22, 2022

1

We rented the pavilion by the beach. Reserved it for 12-10pm. Spent $100 on it for my daughters birthday. People kept coming in and using the pavilion as they pleased. We couldn’t enjoy her party because it kept getting crashed by other people. They need to figure out some other kind of system so this does not happen to somebody else. We finally left after 3 hours because we couldn’t enjoy it. It’s not fair when somebody pays all that money and other people can just come up and use it whenever. When we left out and told the people at the gate all they said was that’s yours you reserved that did you tell them to leave. They didn’t apologize or anything.

Gary R

Verified

May 9, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Sue and John met me and Athena when we arrived super nice people gave us site and park information super grateful for such a warm welcome. They had donuts the next morning wonderful people and a fantastic campground.

Samantha B

Verified

May 4, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

4

Pro tip: Use the storage cabinet to keep the mice at bay. Check the mattress' comfort before committing to it for the night. At dusk, go to lake to see the beavers come out and feed.

Ross M

Verified

January 3, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

5

I had a great time at the cabin at Lake Winfield Scott. The cabin is big, with a huge upstairs open bedroom with about 4 beds lined on both walls (about 8 beds in total). With a washer and dryer upstairs. The downstairs has a huge open kitchen, dinning, living room, with a wood burning space heater that looks great when lit and produces enough heat. Downstairs there is also a tub/shower with toilet and vanity bathroom. The bathroom looks like it was remodeled recently. Clean and open. The limestone driveway that leads off the main asphalt road is pretty steep so you may want to make sure you have good grip tires. If you don't want to park your vehicle on the steep driveway you can do what I did and park your vehicle across the driveway where there is just a slab that must be where the other cabin must have been, because it is close enough and flat. The lake is nice, the staff are friendly. Just be warned to NOT bring your own wood you have to buy it locally there at $5 a bundle which is a fair price. I would recommend cabin or even the RV/tent spots here.

Location Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Address:
Forest Service Road 37
Suches, GA, 30572
United States

Highway access

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is accessible via U.S. 19/129, which is approximately 10 miles from Blainsville and 20 miles from Dahlonega. Georgia 180 provides direct access to the area from both directions.

Elevation: 864 feet

Distance to downtown

16 mi drive to downtown Suches (about 37 min)

Policies & Rules

General

  • Only electric motor boats allowed on Lake Winfield Scott
  • 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
  • Learn more about the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
  • 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.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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