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About Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 17
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2026 Season availability
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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.
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
terri N
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
cg was closed, rec.gov sent us an email but there is no cell service at this site. nothing was posted on the check in station, nobody was there. cg is old and in need of upkeep. usfs should stop using contractors to run these.
Kenneth G
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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Scott J
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
We love the campground however it needs repairs.
Gary R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Great campground and super hosts
McKenzie C
VerifiedAugust 27, 2024 • Stayed at: G01, Loop: GROUP SITES
We had a large group camper here for the weekend, and we were very pleased. The site was well-managed, clean, and the other campers were respectable as well. There wasn’t any water available for the weekend we were there, however the managers were very accommodating and had great communication. Overall, this camping site was wonderful and we will be returning in the future!
John O
VerifiedAugust 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
My wife and I came up to the mountains for a quick one night in our little camper. Perfect secluded campground. The host was very nice. Nice short trail to the lake with a boat ramp and dock plus a swimming area. Trails to connect to the AT right out the back of the campground too. Site 12 was an easy pull through spot (although might be a little tight for larger rigs).
Overall a little expensive, but for the location and power and water hookups I’m not docking any stars.
Did have a mom and cub run up on us while we were having morning coffee (7 or 8 am on 7/27). We scared them as much as they scared us but just be bear aware.
Also no AT&T service.
Terry T
VerifiedJuly 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Hosts were very nice. Park is showing its age and needs a lot of updates. Lake is growing a lot of weeds along shoreline. Lake needs dredged. The 4 spots with hookups could have some road modifications to make it easier to maneuver longer rigs. Park needs a septic dump station and a cell signal booster or WiFi. Hwy 180 needs shoulder work and shoulder additions.
Joseph D
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: G01, Loop: GROUP SITES
Bathrooms and services were clean. We went first week in June and it was fairly empty, so it was nice to have the place to ourselves with a large group of teenage boys. Direct access to Appalachian trail is nice. You don’t get much more remote or wooded than this!
CLARICE B
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN
Me and my family had a wonderful vacation, one of the best we have ever had, I loved that the cabin had no wifi and no television, it was great to escape and enjoy my grandchildren, we swam everyday in the beautiful lake, we took our kayaks out every morning and evening, we fished, hiked, made smores, played corn hole, played cards, it was amazing, the staff at the lake were awesome, I highly recommend this to everyone, it's great for children and parents to escape technology for a while.
Teresa D
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Our favorite place always, but the bathrooms are in need of an update, and there was a ton of poison ivy. We'd like ice to be provided as well. That being said, we return here to this lovely campground year after year with our family. The camp hosts were friendly and great! See you next year!
Location Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Address:
Forest Service Road 37
Suches, GA, 30572
United States
From Blainsville, take U.S. 19/129 south for 10 miles. Turn right (west) on Georgia 180 for 7 miles. Turn right onto Forest Road 37 at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area entrance.
From Dahlonega, take U.S. 19 north for approximately 20 miles. Turn left (west) on Georgia 180 for 7 miles. Turn left onto Forest Road 37 at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area entrance.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.7403 / -83.892
Elevation: 864 feet
Policies & Rules
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Only electric motor boats allowed on Lake Winfield Scott |
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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 |
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Learn more about the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
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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. |
