Lake Winfield Scott
Blairsville, Georgia(View other Blairsville area campgrounds)
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Ownership: US Forest ServiceOfficial website: fs.fed.us
Posted by: MountainMan on November 18, 2005
Description
Overlooking beautiful Lake Winfield Scott in the north Georgia mountains, this recreation area offers camping, picnicking, boating, fishing and hiking. Two camping loops offer 36 campsites on a first come, first serve basis. You can reserve in advance agroup-camping area that accommodates a maximum of 25 people.Directions
Take U.S. 19 and 129 south from Blairsville for 10 miles; turn right (west) on Georgia 180 for 7 miles.Activities
Hikers can enjoy numerous trails near this area, including the Lake Winfield Scott Trail, the Jarrard Gap Trail, the Slaughter Creek Trail, and the Appalachian Trail.Guidebooks
- The U.S.A. Comprehensive Public Camping Guide (Lower 48), Vol. 8: Alabama, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
- The Best in Tent Camping: Georgia
- Camping Georgia
Services
Loop through recreation area is paved. Five pull-through sites and two double sites are available. Each campsite is equipped with tent pad, grill, lantern post and picnic table. Drinking water, restrooms and hot showers are available during open season. The area has a few campsites that are accessible to disabled visitors, and has an accessible fishing deck. Restrooms are not yet specifically designed to be accessible to people with disabilities.Reservation info
Fees
The camping area is open from late April until late October. Fees are required. During winter months, drinking water is not available and the restroom is a privy.Photos from Lake Winfield Scott Campground
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