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

Kelvin L

Verified

October 1, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

4

Beautiful area, nice and peaceful. The roads and sinage could be improved though. The bathrooms and showers were clean as well.

Michele B

Verified

October 17, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Loved our experience at this campground. The site we had was very private and well kept. The manager was very friendly and attentive - she made sure we were settled in and gave us a packet of info about the area. Bathrooms and facilities were clean. All around, a wonderful camping experience. Will return.

Halle B

Verified

October 19, 2022 Stayed at: 006, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

1

Beautiful campground. Very close to Vogel State Park which is a beautiful Park.

Scott C

Verified

October 20, 2022 Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

The campground hosts were great (Stephanie and Jeff). They were all over the place keeping things in good order and they checked on us daily. (My usual experience with hosts is never even seeing them.)

Carlos O

Verified

October 21, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Nice campground. Clean bathrooms. Camp host friendly and attentive

Tim M

Verified

October 23, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

A group of us used the campground as a base of operations for a series of day hikes in the Smokey Mountains. The campsites are well maintained and the restroom and shower facilities were very clean. The camp host for the South Loop was absolutely wonderful. She was friendly, extremely helpful, and added an extra measure of fun without being a bit intrusive. I would not hesitate to return to this facility on a future trip to the area.

Dave B

Verified

October 24, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

4

Well situated sites that are well tended, clean and maintained. Hard to ask for more!

Paula U

Verified

October 24, 2022 Stayed at: 021, Loop: NORTH LOOP

4

I camped at this location for several days in the North Loop and overall had a good experience. The campsites in both North and South loops are spread out so you generally aren't on top of another camper. The campsites are level and squared off with rail ties; I think this helped keep water away during the rains we had during my stay. The area is quiet at night, except for occasional sounds from the local critters (which actually is a bonus!).

The closest showers to the North Loop are at the beach house. Unfortunately, both times I used the showers, the drain area was clotted with crud -- hair, paper, etc. I realize this is at least partly the responsibility of slovenly users who left their mess behind, but it also may indicate maintenance needs to be a bit more frequent. The shower area itself is nice and the water gets hot quickly. The nearest toilets in the campground were fine, though 1 of the 3 is out of commission. Another could use a hook on the inside of the door.

My site had water, though I never understood how the inflatable hose on the ground behind and down the hill from the campsite was supposed to be used. Since accessing the water from the site seemed to require going to the nearest spigot to connect the hose and start the water, it would be just as easy/far to go directly to the spigot for water and forget the hose entirely.

I recommend this location as a place to camp when in the area.

Todd C

Verified

November 6, 2022 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Campsite was blown off of all leaves before we arrived. Very nice. Bathrooms were very clean. Park manager who came around and checked us in was as nice and friendly as could be. We had an excellent time once again. This is our 15th time to this site.

Beverly H

Verified

November 11, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Fabulous campgrounds. Every site has a view. Well maintained. Great bath houses. Two large playgrounds. Quiet. Nice sunrises and sunsets

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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