Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area Cabins
USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, near Suches, Georgia.
Summary
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is a USDA Forest Service campground in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, about 74 miles (straight line) from Atlanta. The campground lists 32 overnight sites (including 20 electric sites, 7 tent-only sites and 1 group site); it charges nightly fees from $26 to $48, and it is listed as open year-round. Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 40 ft, with full hookups available. The listing reports showers and 1 cabin-style units.
When it's open
Year-round
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Source: USDA Forest Service recreation page. It says: “Yearlong, North Loop only (other loops seasonal; dates not stated)”
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50/100 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (4)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsListed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when Recreation.gov site records report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
Cabins
1 cabin. Source: Recreation.gov campsite types. Check the booking site for availability, bedding and accessibility.
Map: trails and roads near Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
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Campsite layout
Check live availability on Recreation.gov ↗
We don't show live availability. Openings change by the minute and only the official reservation system has them.
How it compares
- With 32 sites it is the #57 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($26) is $11 above the Georgia median of $15/night.
- There are 42 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 11 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 67% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (40 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (20 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 30 of 32 sites; campfires allowed on 30 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~74 mi, Chattanooga ~83 mi, Knoxville ~84 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
GrillsPaved roadsPicnic tablesShowersTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Nightly fee: $26–$48, from the USDA Forest Service recreation page page (retrieved Oct 20, 2026).
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 0.7 mi | 16.9 | USFS |
| Helton Creek Falls | 0.9 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Byron Herbert Reece | 1.8 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Freeman | 2.1 mi | 1.7 | USFS |
| Desoto Falls | 2.1 mi | 0.8 | USFS |
| Bear Hair Gap | 2.5 mi | 2.4 | USFS |
| Coosa Backcountry | 2.5 mi | 11.0 | USFS |
| Logan Turnpike | 2.7 mi | 1.8 | USFS |
| Duncan Ridge | 2.8 mi | 4.4 | USFS |
| Bear Hair Gap Spur | 2.8 mi | 0.3 | USFS |
| Slaughter Creek | 2.9 mi | 2.5 | USFS |
| Whitley Gap Shelter | 3.1 mi | 1.0 | USFS |
+ 5 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
2.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 2.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 0.7 mi | 2.5 | Unrated | USFS |
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.
Dump stations near Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 23.3 mi | Free | Yes | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 23.9 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Activities listed
BikingBoatingCampingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vogel State Park Campground Cabins Vogel State Park |
2.5 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 108 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 14 (41.6 mi) |
| Desoto Falls Recreation Area Open year-round Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
2.7 | GA | $20–$40 | 23 | — | 40 ft | yes | Reserve | 18 (42.7 mi) |
| Jarrard Gap Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
4.2 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 17 (48.6 mi) |
| Lake Winfield Scott Campground Open year-round United States Forest Service |
4.6 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 18 (50.7 mi) |
| Turners Corner Campground Private Private RV park |
5.3 | GA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 6 (10.0 mi) |
| Lance Creek Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
5.7 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 16 (40.7 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.