Lake Winfield Scott Campground

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is a destination recreation location situated high in a mountain valley. The recreation area offers year-round recreation opportunities including camping, picnicking, boating, fishing, swimming and hiking centered around the beautiful 18-acre lake. The campground is divided into a north loop and a south loop.

Current Conditions

Due to bridge replacement work near the entrance of Lake Winfield Scott on Georgia 180 there may be temporary delays and one lane traffic during construction. The construction will not interfere with the operation of the site. Campers with large rigs are encouraged to use the directions coming from Dahlonega.

Reservations

Reservations are required to camp in this campground. Reservations can be made through the National Recreation Reservation Service (NRRS). The website (www.Recreation.gov) offers convenient round the clock access to the Online Reservation Service or visitors may call NRRS at 1-877-444-6777 (toll free) between 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 a.m. Eastern Standard Time.

You may reserve camp sites the same day as you arrive and as far as six (6) months in advance. However, reservations cannot be made on-site. Please book them online or via the NRRS phone number.

General Information

Yearlong - North Loop Only

Open 24 hours a day. Quiet hours 10pm – 6am.

Georgia fishing license required
The Interagency Senior and Access Passes and the Golden Age and Access Passports are accepted. These passes entitle the pass holder to a 50% discount for single family campsites (excluding hook-ups) and some day use fees. Click here for detailed information on passes!

Contact FIND Outdoors at (706) 747-3816 or (828) 883-FIND for information regarding a $50 up to four people for a year Annual Pass for Swimming, Day Use areas and boat launches at concession areas.

Peak Season
Single site: $24/site/night
Site with electric: $35/site/night
Double site: $48.00
Group Campsite: $75/night
Cabin Fees: $125/night

Off Peak Season(no water or flush toilet; vault facility open)

Picnic Shelters
Large Picnic Shelter - $100
Small Picnic Shelter - $50

Day Use Fee
$5/per person/day for 16+
$5 Boat Trailer and Launch

Getting There

Directions

From Blairsville, GA take U.S. 19/129 south for 10 miles; turn right on GA Hwy. 180 for 7 miles.

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.