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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 (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.
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
Richard R
VerifiedJanuary 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Enjoyed our camping experience.
Beverly C
VerifiedJanuary 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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.
LARRY K
VerifiedJune 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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.
CARLA R
VerifiedJune 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Camp host where helpful and where great
Nathaniel A
VerifiedJune 9, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The camp host Dan and his wife really make every visit a pleasure. One of my favorite places to camp in the mountains.
Dustin S
VerifiedJune 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN
Thai is my favorite place. Many many memories made here and God willing many many more in the future.
Frank L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 003, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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.
Joseph S
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Need to fill the pot holes
Chris M
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The camping was great and the host was friendly and very helpful, just a pleasure to be around.
Allison K
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
We had a great experience. When we got there, someone had taken our space, but the managers took care of it immediately. They stopped by to make sure we had ice and firewood, or anything else we might need. The bath houses were located conveniently and the site was gorgeous.
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.
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
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
