Lake Winfield Scott Rec Campground, Suches, GA

Lake Winfield Scott Rec Campground is located in the Blue Ridge Ranger District, Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests (1 hr 15 min north of Gainesville, GA) with an elevation of 2,838 feet. There are a total of 19 campsites including 1 cabin. The campground is normally open from the end of October to the end of December. 9 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 5 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $24.00 to $125.00. Some amenities include shower, boat ramp, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.

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(706) 747-3816 (Information)
(877) 444-6777 (Reservations)
$24 - $125

Campsite Reviews (67)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		69%
4 star		15%
3 star		3%
2 star		4%
1 star		4%

@TerriN8830276 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #12

cg was closed, rec.gov sent us an email but there is no cell service at this site. nothing was posted on the check in station, nobody was there. cg is old and in need of upkeep. usfs should stop using contractors to run these.

@McKenzieC204D0 · Camped on Aug 22, 2024 at Campsite #G1

We had a large group camper here for the weekend, and we were very pleased. The site was well-managed, clean, and the other campers were respectable as well. There wasnt any water available for the weekend we were there, however the managers were very accommodating and had great communication. Overall, this camping site was wonderful and we will be returning in the future!

@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Aug 19, 2024 at Campsite #15

Great campground and super hosts

@JohnO9176954 · Camped on Jul 26, 2024 at Campsite #12

My wife and I came up to the mountains for a quick one night in our little camper. Perfect secluded campground. The host was very nice. Nice short trail to the lake with a boat ramp and dock plus a swimming area. Trails to connect to the AT right out the back of the campground too. Site 12 was an easy pull through spot (although might be a little tight for larger rigs). Overall a little expensive, but for the location and power and water hookups Im not docking any stars.Did have a mom and cub run up on us while we were having morning coffee (7 or 8 am on 7/27). We scared them as much as they scared us but just be bear aware.Also no AT&T service.

@SCOTTJ1075439 · Camped on Jul 18, 2024 at Campsite #12

We love the campground however it needs repairs.

@TerryT6108431 · Camped on Jul 8, 2024 at Campsite #12

Hosts were very nice. Park is showing its age and needs a lot of updates. Lake is growing a lot of weeds along shoreline. Lake needs dredged. The 4 spots with hookups could have some road modifications to make it easier to maneuver longer rigs. Park needs a septic dump station and a cell signal booster or WiFi. Hwy 180 needs shoulder work and shoulder additions.

@CLARICEBFA69FF · Camped on Jul 3, 2024 at Campsite #1

Me and my family had a wonderful vacation, one of the best we have ever had, I loved that the cabin had no wifi and no television, it was great to escape and enjoy my grandchildren, we swam everyday in the beautiful lake, we took our kayaks out every morning and evening, we fished, hiked, made smores, played corn hole, played cards, it was amazing, the staff at the lake were awesome, I highly recommend this to everyone, it's great for children and parents to escape technology for a while.

@TeresaD9B1888E · Camped on Jul 1, 2024 at Campsite #6

Our favorite place always, but the bathrooms are in need of an update, and there was a ton of poison ivy. We'd like ice to be provided as well. That being said, we return here to this lovely campground year after year with our family. The camp hosts were friendly and great! See you next year!

@JosephD5297544 · Camped on Jun 5, 2024 at Campsite #G1

Bathrooms and services were clean. We went first week in June and it was fairly empty, so it was nice to have the place to ourselves with a large group of teenage boys. Direct access to Appalachian trail is nice. You dont get much more remote or wooded than this!

@RichardR254074 · Camped on Jun 2, 2024 at Campsite #13

Lake Winfield Scott has a lake with several kinds of fish for those liking to fish. Hiking trails. They have 4 campsites with water and electric hookups on South Loop and 11 sites that are primitive. There is NO dumpstation.

@LeslieW5118824 · Camped on May 23, 2024 at Campsite #5

We are so glad we found this campground. The managers were wonderful and our site was beautiful. Not having any cellphone signal was problematic but a nice break at the same time.

@EmilyC1289829 · Camped on May 10, 2024 at Campsite #12

This is one of our favorite campsites. We've stayed in our pop-up on both the powered and unpowered spots and loved them both. They are spread out so you don't feel like you're right on top of each other - and with minimal noise. You're fully off-the-grid with no internet access so you get to immerse yourself in the beauty of nature! We love that you can access the Blood Mountain trail from the campsite area. We have had incredible campsite hosts. We can't wait to come back!

@MegWE4A62466D9 · Camped on Sep 3, 2023 at Campsite #P02

The weather was perfect. There was a wonderful turnout for the event. The only drawback was that the restrooms were closed due to a water problem. There were two porta johns available, but they were in the parking lot which was some distance from the large pavilion where our event was.

@LisaT8225675 · Camped on Jul 1, 2023 at Campsite #P02

We had a LWS reunion for all campers, people who loved the lake as much as us. Total success, staff were so welcoming and helpful. Went way beyond the call of duty. Lake Winfield Scott was just as beautiful as ever! Thank you.

@heiditE3E04846 · Camped on Jun 9, 2023 at Campsite #G1

This is our second time renting the group site and we love it! It’s a great campground!

@JohnS6889697 · Camped on May 30, 2023 at Campsite #12

Great camping area with easy access to AT. Camp site manager was awesome. Bathrooms were clean and well maintained and working well.

@RitaP120F5F2F5 · Camped on May 20, 2023 at Campsite #P01

We got to the pavilion and the trash cans were full and had maggots!!! We took the trash off and had to bring back our pressure washer because there was moss on the steps (very slippery) we asked at the pay station for trash bags and her (Stephanie) reply was she didn't have any!! Luckly we brought some back with us. She was rude to us from the beginning!! NOT A GOOD EXPERIENCE!!

@ScottL9124908 · Camped on May 18, 2023 at Campsite #13

Awesome hiking

@MichaelL540355 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #8

This is a great campground. The host Stephanie is awesome. The Forest service needs to work on the sewer smell near the lake. It will take your breath. Other than that its a great place.

@russelll9E35FF · Camped on Apr 28, 2023 at Campsite #G1

The tent pads are very unlevel and are fairly small for today's style of family tents . There was also no communication on the website that you were not allowed to bring your own fire wood unless it was from within 50 miles of the camp site. This was the first and last time I will get the group site unless it gets a overhaul and the tent pads are leveled and made bigger

@KariK367266625 · Camped on Apr 17, 2023 at Campsite #3

Amazing site manager and nice layout!

@BrianH4556502 · Camped on Apr 14, 2023 at Campsite #1

Stephanie and her husband are always so helpful and we truly appreciate them and FindOutdoors for the work they do. This was our 5th stay at the cabin at Lake Winfield Scott and I’m not sure how many times we have hiked to Anna Ruby Falls but it never gets old. It’s our hope that soon the cabin at Lake Winfield Scott may be available year round. If it were we would certainly come more often. Some wish it had heat but we love the wood stove. Now if they want us mid summer then at least window unit A/C is a must. Overall our only complaint really is the gravel driveway… forget it if you don’t have 4x4. We do have it so no big deal for us. Find Outdoors we sure hope to hear that the cabin will soon be open year round but until then we will certainly plan to book as early as we can in the spring hoping for a cold enough weekend for the wood stove.

@chads1663816 · Camped on Dec 16, 2022 at Campsite #7

Check in staff were awesome and attentive. South campsite was well maintained and beautiful.

@BudS7998670 · Camped on Nov 16, 2022 at Campsite #13

Not much activity due to time of year, however camp host were extremely helpful and very accommodating. Had a nice campsite and a very relaxing stay.

@JaclynM5423573 · Camped on Nov 3, 2022 at Campsite #8

LWS is a fabulous campground! We went back to back weekends and stayed 1 night on the North Loop (the campsite was beautiful and wooded) and then 3 nights on the South Loop (the campsite was large, wooded and right next to the creek). Even with rain both weekends it was a great experience! This was my first time camping and couldn’t have asked for a better campground to go to! The managers are phenomenal, restrooms spotless and again just a great experience! We will definitely be back!!!

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