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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Georgia

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As of October 2026, Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is a campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests, Georgia with 19 campsites. Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is located at 34.7403° N, 83.8920° W.

people allowed on 13 of 19 sites: 5
people allowed on the largest site: 100

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Maximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, read on September 30, 2026.

Campsites at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

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Standard 9
Tent 7
Group 2
Cabin 1
Accessible 2
Hookups 8

What an RV fits

15 ft1 site
20 ft3 sites
25 ft1 site
36 ft1 site
40 ft3 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, wildlife.

All sites at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	CABIN	Cabin	10	-	Electric, Water	-
P02	Day Use Shelter - Large	Group	100	-	Electric	Accessible
P01	Day Use Shelter - Small	Group	30	-	-	Accessible
G01	GROUP SITES	Tent	25	-	Water	-
021	NORTH LOOP	Standard	5	15 ft	Electric	-
001	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	5	20 ft	-	-
002	SOUTH LOOP	Tent	5	-	-	-
003	SOUTH LOOP	Tent	5	-	-	-
004	SOUTH LOOP	Tent	5	-	-	-
005	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	5	20 ft	-	-
006	SOUTH LOOP	Tent	5	-	-	-
007	SOUTH LOOP	Tent	5	-	-	-
008	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	10	25 ft	-	-
010	SOUTH LOOP	Tent	5	-	-	-
011	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	10	20 ft	-	-
012	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
013	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	5	36 ft	Electric, Water	-
014	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water	-
015	SOUTH LOOP	Standard	5	40 ft	Electric, Water	-

About Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

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.

Rules and notices at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 30, 2026. Check Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

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

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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area?

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area have?

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area has 19 campsites.