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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

  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Past seasons
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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

Nathaniel A

Verified

June 28, 2022 Stayed at: 007, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

I always enjoy my stay. I have been enjoying a Lake Winfield Scott for about a decade now. One of my favorite campgrounds:)

LARRY K

Verified

June 15, 2022 Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

3

it rained most of the time. and one of the bathrooms was not clean the 2 times we went to it. but the other one was clean all times we where there

julie w

Verified

June 13, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

5

We found the staff to be patient and very accomodating.

Ruth M

Verified

June 7, 2022 Stayed at: 002, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

We were in site 1....wonderfully close to the restrooms but not right in front of them so we weren't bothered by all others using them. The sites are nicely space to give each one a sense of some privacy and the area is maintained beautifully. We love this campground!

Barron B

Verified

May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 010, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Very clean place to camp. People there was very nice. It's a fun camping trip. I will come again

Barron B

Verified

May 30, 2022 Stayed at: 011, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Space was bigger then I thought. Restroom was close by and its very clean. Nice swimming and fishing area. We had fun and will be coming back.

Brian H

Verified

May 22, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

5

We love this place and plan to be back twice next year. This was our 3rd trip here. It could use A/C in the cabin but it is what it is. The girls and guys love it.

Melissa V

May 22, 2022

1

We rented the pavilion by the beach. Reserved it for 12-10pm. Spent $100 on it for my daughters birthday. People kept coming in and using the pavilion as they pleased. We couldn’t enjoy her party because it kept getting crashed by other people. They need to figure out some other kind of system so this does not happen to somebody else. We finally left after 3 hours because we couldn’t enjoy it. It’s not fair when somebody pays all that money and other people can just come up and use it whenever. When we left out and told the people at the gate all they said was that’s yours you reserved that did you tell them to leave. They didn’t apologize or anything.

Gary R

Verified

May 9, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP

5

Sue and John met me and Athena when we arrived super nice people gave us site and park information super grateful for such a warm welcome. They had donuts the next morning wonderful people and a fantastic campground.

Samantha B

Verified

May 4, 2022 Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN

4

Pro tip: Use the storage cabinet to keep the mice at bay. Check the mattress' comfort before committing to it for the night. At dusk, go to lake to see the beavers come out and feed.

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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