Swimming, hiking, and lake access draw campers to this US Forest Service campground set within Chattahoochee National Forest outside Blairsville, Georgia. A short walk from the sites reaches the lake, which has a designated swimming area and a path that loops around the water. The Blood Mountain Shelter on the Appalachian Trail sits roughly 2 miles east, and the Blood Mountain summit is accessible via an approximately 7-mile roundtrip hike from the campground. Sites have some spacing between them but limited privacy. Hot showers are available near the lake, not at the campsites. Nightly rates run $18, or $9 with a National Parks Pass, making this a lower-cost alternative to nearby Vogel State Park. It tends to work best for tent campers and RVs up to 48 feet who want lake access without heavy crowds.
RV Road Trip Guides
Map & DirectionsChattahoochee National Forest Lake Winfield Scott Campground is located in Georgia near Suches
Public CampgroundDirections
From Blainsville, 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.
Coordinates
34.73382022 N
83.97433074 W
Connectivity
T-MobileNo Coverage
VerizonLTESome Coverage- AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
- T-MobileNo Coverage
- VerizonLTESome Coverage
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Showers
- Electric Hookups
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
