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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
Arthur M
VerifiedMay 18, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Our second time camping was as great as our first. Great staff, great day hiking to Blood Mountain, and other friendly campers. No cell service so no robocalls.
Eric V
VerifiedMay 30, 2021 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The staff was so helpful. The lake is so refreshing, especially after a long hike!
Joe F
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The campground, facilities and recreation areas were kept very clean. Our campground hosts (Joey and Brittany) were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Great job!
Frank L
VerifiedJune 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Great volunteers especially Joey. Very informative and kept the area very clean. Liked the large sites. Will stay there again…
Italo M
VerifiedJune 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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Brett D
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Little noisy but overall nice campsite. Hiking is always a plus always.
David W
VerifiedJune 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Excellent camping experience. Very quiet, calm and relaxing. Bath house was clean and everyone was very friendly. We went to Brasstown Bald and High Shoal Falls and had a great time and experienced the beauty of nature. Cannot wait to go back.
Abraham S
VerifiedJune 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Camp hosts are excellent!
John F
VerifiedJuly 5, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
The site was difficult to park my 30 ft trailer in. Staff was top notch, friendly, helpful and caring . Host made security checks hourly and offered fire wood for $5 and delivered it.
Luke L
VerifiedAugust 25, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN
Initially booked two nights in the only cabin at the location. No cell phone coverage. The cabin itself was fine, except the beds were horrid. Like they were leftovers from an army supply hut in 1970. Board-like Hard. Lumpy. Squeaks with any movement. I chose one and tried to fall asleep yet could not. So, in the middle of the first night I packed up my belongings and headed back to Atlanta. A two hour drive; much of it a windy mountain rural two lane backroad.
I tried all seven beds and they are all the same.... I challenge anyone weighing over 100 pounds to get a decent night's sleep. So I left and lost two night rent @ 125 per night = $250. Please refund my money. Otherwise, the lake and grounds were fine.
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
