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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

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

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

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

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Aug 31

Sites & Availability

17 Sites Available

Site
Price
🏠 001, Loop: CABIN
10 guests · Campfire
$125.00
/ per night
🚐 001, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
No Hookups
$50.00
/ per night
002, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
003, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
004, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 005, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
No Hookups
$50.00
/ per night
006, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
5 guests · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
007, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 008, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
No Hookups
$50.00
/ per night
010, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
5 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 011, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
No Hookups
$50.00
/ per night
🚐 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
50 Amp · Water & Electric
$33.00
/ per night
🚐 021, Loop: NORTH LOOP
50 Amp · Electric Only
$33.00
/ per night
G01, Loop: GROUP SITES
25 guests
$80.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
158 reviews
5
72.2%
114
4
15.8%
25
3
4.4%
7
2
3.2%
5
1
4.4%
7

Matthew G

Verified

September 22, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Beautiful setting. Exceptionally clean facilities. Friendly and attentive staff/hosts. Great place to take your family.

Gabriela M

Verified

September 19, 2021 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Love it! Campsite number 6 is really nice

william h

Verified

September 18, 2021 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Beautiful campsite Super clean restrooms

Michael G

September 4, 2021

5

Everything was awesome the employees were very helpful I would rent there again

Colleen C

Verified

September 2, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Campsite and bathrooms were very clean and constantly maintained. Quiet and peaceful. No cell or internet service, but was available in Suches, about 3 miles away. Hosts had a land line available for emergencies.

Luke L

Verified

August 25, 2021 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

1

Initially booked two nights in the only cabin at the location. No cell phone coverage. The cabin itself was fine, except the beds were horrid. Like they were leftovers from an army supply hut in 1970. Board-like Hard. Lumpy. Squeaks with any movement. I chose one and tried to fall asleep yet could not. So, in the middle of the first night I packed up my belongings and headed back to Atlanta. A two hour drive; much of it a windy mountain rural two lane backroad.

I tried all seven beds and they are all the same.... I challenge anyone weighing over 100 pounds to get a decent night's sleep. So I left and lost two night rent @ 125 per night = $250. Please refund my money. Otherwise, the lake and grounds were fine.

John F

Verified

July 5, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

The site was difficult to park my 30 ft trailer in. Staff was top notch, friendly, helpful and caring . Host made security checks hourly and offered fire wood for $5 and delivered it.

Abraham S

Verified

June 13, 2021 Stayed at: 004, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Camp hosts are excellent!

David W

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Excellent camping experience. Very quiet, calm and relaxing. Bath house was clean and everyone was very friendly. We went to Brasstown Bald and High Shoal Falls and had a great time and experienced the beauty of nature. Cannot wait to go back.

Brett D

Verified

June 8, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

4

Little noisy but overall nice campsite. Hiking is always a plus always.

Location Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

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

Latitude & Longitude: 34.7403 / -83.892

Elevation: 864 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Only electric motor boats allowed on Lake Winfield Scott

General

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

General

Learn more about the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

General

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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