Lake Winfield Scott Campground
United States Forest Service campground (listed in OpenStreetMap), Georgia.
Summary
Lake Winfield Scott Campground is about 72 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the United States Forest Service. For riders, 5.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles, the closest being Appalachian Trail (0.7 mi away), including 1 expert-rated trail.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: OpenStreetMap tag. It says: “opening_hours=24/7”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookupsNot listed
- 💧Water hookupsNot listed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNo (per OpenStreetMap)
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when OpenStreetMap report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Map: trails and roads near Lake Winfield Scott Campground
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How it compares
- There are 37 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~72 mi, Chattanooga ~79 mi, Knoxville ~85 mi.
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slaughter Creek | 0.1 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
| Jarrard Gap | 0.1 mi | 1.1 | USFS |
| Lake Winfield Scott | 0.2 mi | 0.9 | USFS |
| Appalachian Trail | 0.7 mi | 14.3 | USFS |
| Woods Hole Shelter Spur | 1.1 mi | 0.4 | USFS |
| Freeman | 1.4 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Duncan Ridge | 1.7 mi | 8.5 | USFS |
| Coosa Backcountry | 1.7 mi | 11.0 | USFS |
| Dockery Lake | 2.2 mi | 3.0 | USFS |
| Bear Hair Gap | 2.3 mi | 2.4 | USFS |
| Sosebee Cove | 2.4 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Byron Herbert Reece | 2.5 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
+ 6 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
5.4 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Expert: 1.9 miUnrated: 3.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 0.7 mi | 0.1 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Burnett Creek Connector | 1.7 mi | 2.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Cemetery Ridge | 1.8 mi | 0.9 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Burnett Creek Trail | 2.7 mi | 1.9 | Black | OSM |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrard Gap Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
0.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 17 (48.6 mi) |
| Lance Creek Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
1.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 16 (40.7 mi) |
| Vogel State Park Campground Cabins Vogel State Park |
3.2 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 108 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 14 (41.6 mi) |
| Desoto Falls Recreation Area Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
3.8 | GA | $20–$40 | 23 | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 18 (42.7 mi) |
| Dockery Lake Campground Mar–Dec United States Forest Service |
4.1 | GA | — | 11 | — | — | yes | ? | 9 (25.2 mi) |
| Two Wheels of Suches Mar–Nov OpenStreetMap listing |
4.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 6 (21.6 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.