Georgia · published-coordinate region
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
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USDA Forest Service31Supported overnight records
4Published site categories
31Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.Recreation
The Lake Winfield Scott Beach includes a designated swimming area, picnic tables, a bathhouse, pavilions (by reservation only), a playground and trash bins.
Day-use hiking trails are found within the recreation area, ideal for a short stroll. A 0.4-mile trail parallels the lakeshore. In addition, the 1-mile Jarrard Gap Trail and 2.7-mile Slaughter Creek Trail both begin within the recreation area and connect to the Appalachian Trail.
Lake Winfield Scott is open to hand-powered and electric motor boats only. Fishing for catfish, trout, perch, brim and bass is a popular activity. See the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for a complete listing of freshwater fishing regulations for the lake. A boat ramp and accessible fishing dock provide year-round lake access.Facilities
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area's cabin is a short walk to the lake, and can accommodate up to 12 people. A sleeping area upstairs is furnished with six twin beds and three double beds, all with mattresses. Visitors must provide their own bed and bath linens. The main floor houses a living room with wood stove (no wood provided), dining room and kitchen, which is equipped with a refrigerator, electric stove, microwave, assorted pots and pans, utensils, plates, glasses, cups and flatware. The bathroom has a flush toilet, shower and an electric heater. Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area's campground consists of 31 campsites configured in two loops for tent or RV camping. Showers, flush and vault toilets, grills, picnic tables and lantern posts are provided. The campground has no dump station. Nearby Vogel State Park has a dump station with a nominal fee. There are water and electric hookups on Site #12, 13, 14 and 15.
Natural Features
The recreation area includes 18-acre Lake Winfield Scott, which forms the headwaters of Cooper Creek. The lake was built by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s.
A variety of wildlife makes its home in the surrounding forest, including deer, bear, wild turkey, grouse and songbirds.
Nearby Attractions
Suches, Georgia is five miles southwest of the recreation area and offers a general store and fuel station.
Blairsville, Georgia is 16 miles north on U.S. Highway 19/129 and offers the nearest full-service grocery stores and shopping villages.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 31 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
31
Vehicle limit
29
Vehicle length
24
Driveway entry
29
Shade
31
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
19
Tent Only Nonelectric
6
Standard Electric
5
Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
31 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 31 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 002 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 003 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 004 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 005 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people Not reported vehicles | Not reported 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 10 people 4 vehicles | Back-In 25 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 012 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 50 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 013 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 014 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 50 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 015 SOUTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 021 NORTH LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Electric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 022 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 023 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 024 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 025 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 026 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 027 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 028 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 029 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 031 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 032 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 033 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 034 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 035 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 036 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 037 North Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 15 ft Tent: 15 ft Trailer: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 5 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site G01 GROUP SITES Source updated: 2025-12-03 | Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 25 people 8 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
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