Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: SUCHES, GA, GA
Price: From $26 per night
Price range: $26–$125 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (159 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area’s cabin is a short
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Lake Winfield Scott offers year-round recreation including camping, boating, fishing, hiking, and swimming in a scenic mountain valley setting within Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest. Google reviews average 4.7/5 stars, with campers praising the campground layout and noting that most sites on the south and north loops are good.
Wildlife alert: American Black Bear, Timber Rattlesnake, Eastern Copperhead, and Common Watersnake present in area. Barred Owl, Blackburnian Warbler, and American Goldfinch also documented.
Insider tips for Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area: Book early — this is a federal campground with only 34 sites and high demand Request electric hookup sites if RV camping; hookups available on select sites only Beach pavilion restroom is cleaner than campground restrooms according to reviews
Skip Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area if: You require full RV hookups (water/sewer not available; electric only on select sites). You expect frequent facility maintenance (reviews note inconsistent bathroom cleaning). You want solitude for wildlife viewing (reviews mention excessive dog walkers).
Best time to visit Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area: Year-round — Campground operates year-round according to official data.
Nearby campgrounds: Desoto Falls Recreation Area (Blairsville, GA), Upper Chattahoochee River Campground (Lakemont, GA), Dockery Lake Recreation Area (Dahlonega, GA), Andrew’S Cove Campground (Lakemont, GA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
Cell signal at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area (SUCHES, GA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area’s cabin is a short walk to the lake, and can accommodate up to 12 people.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with only 34 sites and high demand
Request electric hookup sites if RV camping; hookups available on select sites only
Beach pavilion restroom is cleaner than campground restrooms according to reviews
Campground operates year-round according to official data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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