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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
LARRY K
VerifiedJune 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN
We found the staff to be patient and very accomodating.
Ruth M
VerifiedJune 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Very clean place to camp. People there was very nice. It's a fun camping trip. I will come again
Barron B
VerifiedMay 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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
VerifiedMay 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN
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.
Gary R
VerifiedMay 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
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
VerifiedMay 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN
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.
Ross M
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: CABIN
I had a great time at the cabin at Lake Winfield Scott. The cabin is big, with a huge upstairs open bedroom with about 4 beds lined on both walls (about 8 beds in total). With a washer and dryer upstairs. The downstairs has a huge open kitchen, dinning, living room, with a wood burning space heater that looks great when lit and produces enough heat. Downstairs there is also a tub/shower with toilet and vanity bathroom. The bathroom looks like it was remodeled recently. Clean and open. The limestone driveway that leads off the main asphalt road is pretty steep so you may want to make sure you have good grip tires. If you don't want to park your vehicle on the steep driveway you can do what I did and park your vehicle across the driveway where there is just a slab that must be where the other cabin must have been, because it is close enough and flat. The lake is nice, the staff are friendly. Just be warned to NOT bring your own wood you have to buy it locally there at $5 a bundle which is a fair price. I would recommend cabin or even the RV/tent spots here.
Joshua S
VerifiedNovember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: SOUTH LOOP
Showers were cold and we picked up a mouse that got into the RV. Overall, the campsite was great. Beautiful scenery and the trail that took us to the AP trail was directly behind our campsite, which was nice.
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
