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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

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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

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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

Joseph S

Verified

August 21, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

3

Need to fill the pot holes

Frank L

Verified

August 3, 2020 Stayed at: 003, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

It was our first time there. Dan and his wife were super helpful and friendly. Makes the decision to come back very easy...and this time we’ll be bringing another family for their first time. Great location! The kids and J thoroughly enjoyed the camping trip.

Dustin S

Verified

June 16, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

5

Thai is my favorite place. Many many memories made here and God willing many many more in the future.

Nathaniel A

Verified

June 9, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

The camp host Dan and his wife really make every visit a pleasure. One of my favorite places to camp in the mountains.

CARLA R

Verified

June 7, 2020 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Camp host where helpful and where great

LARRY K

Verified

June 7, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

the camp host was very friendly and came around and talked with us several times during our stay. the grounds was clean bathrooms clean enjoyed and will be back soon. the camp host name is Dan.

Beverly C

Verified

January 29, 2020 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Absolutely loved this park! Very clean and well maintained. We loved that the sites are spaced between patches of woods, and that they were linked with hiking trails. We definitely will go back.

Richard R

Verified

January 25, 2020 Stayed at: 001, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

3

Enjoyed our camping experience.

Megan L

Verified

January 23, 2020 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

I went camping here with a small group of other college students for a weekend in late September, and we had a great visit! The staff were very helpful and relaxed, the site was a good size, and facilities were clean. We went hiking at Blue Hole Falls and High Shoal Falls, which was a pretty easy hike with the benefit of a (freezing cold) swim, though the drive was a bit long and very precarious in our van. Seems like there was some good hiking around the campground, too, but we ran out of time. Nights were cold already in September - pack warm.

Michael R

Verified

January 20, 2020 Stayed at: 008, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

4

Was our first time at this campground. The double site we had was in good shape with plenty of room for all of us. There is no cell service which was one of the reason we chose this park. Disconnecting the kids from their phones was a bonus.

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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