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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3
4.5%
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4.0%
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7

Todd D

Verified

August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

2

We enjoyed the cabin, but were very let down at the same time. We have been here several times. It now has Air Conditioning which is nice, but we weren't aware because it's not on the website. We brought extra fans and such that we didn't need. Information is valuable. Please share it freely. There were several necessities in the kitchen that were short; we ended up going to Dahlonega ov er the curvy, foggy steep mountain roads to get them in the dark. These are cheap items that should have been there as advertised, but were missing. Can openers are essential kitchen items for the last 100 years. Spoons are too. Not much can replace these items when you're trying to cook a meal for a large family. There was a bed that was demolished before our arrival. We needed every bed for our group. We took it upon ourselves to fix and reassemble the bed. It is unkind for the staff of Lake Winfield Scott to overlook or neglect the furnishings that we paid to use. Who want to choose which of their friends or family has to sleep on the floor? No one. We enjoyed the cabin and our time there, but these simple yet obvious and inconvenient flaws dropped a 5-Star stay to a 2-Star.

Edward C

Verified

August 13, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

4

We enjoyed the peace and quiet of the large campsites and the facilities were well maintained

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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