Lake Winfield Scott Campground
Open year-round for camping. Reservations accepted via Recreation.gov. Payment by cash or check only.
Special Weather Statement issued May 2 at 10:02PM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
Relative Humidities of 30 percent or less can be expected for 4 or more hours Sunday afternoon into the evening. Winds will be W at 3 to 8 mph. With dry fuels, high fire danger conditions can be expected. Please refer to your local burn permitting authorities whether you may burn outdoors. If you do burn outside, use extreme caution.
Frost Advisory issued May 2 at 7:18PM EDT until May 3 at 9:00AM EDT by NWS Peachtree City GA
* WHAT...Temperatures as low as 33 will result in frost formation. * WHERE...Dawson, Fannin, Gilmer, Lumpkin, Union, Towns, and White Counties. Concerns are primarily in the mountains and valleys of these counties. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM EDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Frost could harm sensitive outdoor vegetation. Sensitive outdoor plants may be killed if left uncovered.
About
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area offers year-round camping in the heart of Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest within Union County, Georgia. The recreation area is centered around the scenic 18-acre Lake Winfield Scott, which forms the headwaters of Cooper Creek and was constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. The campground consists of 31 sites configured in two loops suitable for both tent and RV camping. Sites 12, 13, 14, and 15 offer water and electric hookups, while the remaining sites are standard non-electric. The facility provides showers, flush and vault toilets, grills, picnic tables, and lantern posts at each site. No dump station is available on-site, though nearby Vogel State Park offers this service for a nominal fee. A group campsite and a rental cabin sleeping up to 12 people are also available. The lake offers excellent fishing for catfish, trout, perch, bream, and bass, with an accessible fishing dock and boat ramp available. Only hand-powered and electric motor boats are permitted. A designated swimming area includes a bathhouse, playground, and picnic facilities. Three hiking trails originate within the recreation area: a 0.4-mile lake loop, the 1-mile Jarrard Gap Trail, and the 2.7-mile Slaughter Creek Trail, both of which connect to the Appalachian Trail. Wildlife including deer, bear, wild turkey, grouse, and songbirds inhabit the surrounding forest.
Directions
From Blairsville, 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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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $24 - $85 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 747-3816 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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