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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

We watch every site at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area 24/7, then email you the moment a cancellation opens up.

64% of weekends booked at top sites·Peak Jul–Aug·34 sites

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The 10 most popular campsites at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

The hardest sites to book at this park, reserving 64% of weekend nights in peak season (Jul–Aug). Set up an alert and we'll email you on cancellations.

Site 012

Best here

Ranked #1 of 34

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 5 · Electric

Site 001

Top pick

Ranked #2 of 34

Cabin Electric · Sleeps 10 · Electric

Site 014

Top pick

Ranked #3 of 34

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 5 · Electric

Site 015

Standout

Ranked #4 of 34

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 5 · Electric

Site 008

Standout

Ranked #5 of 34

STANDARD · Sleeps 10 · Electric

Site 013

Decent

Ranked #6 of 34

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 5 · Electric

Site G01

Decent

Ranked #7 of 34

Sleeps 25 · Electric

Site 007

Decent

Ranked #8 of 34

TENT ONLY · Sleeps 5 · Electric

Site 021

Wait for better

Ranked #9 of 34

STANDARD ELECTRIC · Sleeps 5 · Electric

Site 011

Wait for better

Ranked #10 of 34

STANDARD · Sleeps 10 · Electric

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About this park

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.

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.

Nearby
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.