Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Georgia. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.74033, -83.89200
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 706-747-3816
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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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 o
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- North River Checking Station · 42 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Folger's Gas Co. · 25 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 77 designated routes (148 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vogel State Park Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Blood Mountain Shelter | National forest camping area | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| DeSoto Falls Campground | Private campground | 2.6 mi | — | — |
| Desoto Falls Recreation Area | National forest campground | 2.7 mi | — | No hookups |
| Desoto Falls | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | — |
| Freeman/AT Campsite | Private campground | 3.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.