Lake Winfield Scott

North Georgia Mountains, Georgia

Developed Anchor Campground

Official Source Backed

Part of the North Georgia Mountains collection · 12 places in this region

32 sites

Paved

Reservation required

Typically open late March through November. Some sites open year-round.

Tent & RV

Best for: families, swimming, weekend camping

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Set on a mountain lake along GA-180 between Suches and Blairsville, Lake Winfield Scott is one of the strongest anchor campgrounds in North Georgia. Around 32 sites handle tents and RVs, with flush toilets in season and a swimming beach that makes summer weekends feel like summer camp. An AT trailhead sits nearby for hikers, and the paved access road makes the drive easy from Dahlonega. Reservations are strongly recommended — this one fills.

Camper Notes

Lake Winfield Scott is the campground you recommend to someone who's never camped in the North Georgia mountains before. Lake swimming, solid facilities, AT access, and easy paved road — it checks every box for a first weekend trip.

Directions & Access

Directions

On GA-180 between Suches and Blairsville. Well signed.

Road/Access Notes

Paved access. Easy drive from Dahlonega (~45 min).

Vehicle Notes

RV-friendly (no hookups). Easy access for any vehicle.

Warnings & Notes

Reservations strongly recommended for weekends.

Amenities

flush toiletspicnic tablesfire ringsswimming beachlake accesstrail access

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Last verified: 2025-01-15