Winfield
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers campground in J. Strom Thurmond Lake, near Appling, Georgia.
Summary
Winfield in J. Strom Thurmond Lake is about 113 miles (straight line) from Atlanta; it is run by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The campground lists 79 overnight sites (including 79 electric sites). Sites are reservable on Recreation.gov; the largest accommodate RVs and trailers up to 65 ft, with 50-amp electric hookups available. Within 5 miles there are 0.9 miles of trail open to bikes, the closest being Pioneer Campground trail (2.1 mi away).
When it's open
Season not listed
Georgia campgrounds open year-round →
Neither Recreation.gov nor our other sources publish an open season for this campground, so we don't guess. Check the official listing before an off-season trip.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- ↪Pull-through sites (37)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesListed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑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.
Map: trails and roads near Winfield
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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 79 sites it is the #21 largest of 92 Georgia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 13 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- 31% of Georgia campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (65 ft).
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (79 electric sites).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 79 of 79 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Atlanta ~113 mi, Asheville ~134 mi, Charlotte ~141 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers2 accessible sites
Fee notes from the agency: All payments and fees will occur through recreation.gov or the on-site Gate Attendant.
Trails within 5 miles
No named Forest Service or National Park Service trails are mapped within 5 miles. Trails on state, county or Corps of Engineers land aren't in these datasets.
Mountain biking nearby
0.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 0.9 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Campground trail | 2.1 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Abandoned dirt road | 3.1 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | 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.
Dump stations near Winfield
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 7.7 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 14.1 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
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Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mistletoe State Park Campground Cabins Mistletoe State Park |
2.2 | GA | $23–$50 (GA schedule) | 100 | — | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Amity Recreation Area J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
2.9 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Holliday Park Campground Private campground |
6.8 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Camping Municipal OpenStreetMap listing |
7.8 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Wildwood Camping Area 1 OpenStreetMap listing |
8.3 | GA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Petersburg J. Strom Thurmond Lake |
9.3 | GA | — | 90 | E 50A W | 45 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
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.