Chattahoochee-Oconee/Lake Winfield Scott

vaishali tambe

We camped at lake Winfield Scott as a big group.. awesome campsite. No cellphone network so it was a much needed digital detox. No stores nearby so plan accordingly.

Daryl Wiggins

I stayed in a cabin here for 3 weeks while doing trail maintenance for Vogel state park and it was awesome! Great swimming lake with a floating dock and lots of camp sites. Right up mountain from Vogel. Lots of great hiking trails all around.

Jack Orr

Came up to the mountains for a quick one night in our little camper. Perfect secluded campground. The host was very nice. Nice short trail to the lake with a boat ramp and dock plus a swimming area. Trails to connect to the AT right out the back of the campground too. Site 12 was an easy pull through spot (although might be a little narrow for larger rigs). Overall a little expensive, but for the location and power and water hookups I’m not docking any stars. Did have a mom and cub run up on us while we were having morning coffee (7 or 8 am on 7/27). We scared them as much as they scared us but just be bear aware. Also no ATT service.

Tom W

There was one other camper there. No staff, restrooms closed and water off in the 1st come area of 18 sites but the sites are wonderful. It probably is much more populated during summer with day users. It was a great overnight since we are completely self sufficient. There is a couple trails, one 1.8 miles around the lake and the other goes off into the wilderness.

jeff payne

This is a really great place to go for low crowds. The lake offered fair fishing for me but was really taken in how quiet it was. There is a $5.00 charge PER PERSON for day use. There is a nice beach area and the bathrooms have showers and are well maintained. It is real close to Vogel State Park but seems more secluded. The are a lot of steps to get to the swimming area. I think the builders were paid according to the number if steps the could put in. Bring all that you may need cause the nearest store...aint near.

Rose H

We have been here every year for the past seven years, but this summer was the first time we had a bad experience. The camp host in the north loop was a single old guy who was rude when we first arrived because I think he was trying to seduce a lady that was camping there and I had told her to call her dog away from our site. It looked more like she was living there permanently. She would let her dog loose in order to strike up conversations with the incoming campers. The camp host was playing his 80's hair band music super loud and was always coming around her tent. It was weird and didn't feel like other years where it was more family oriented. The previous camp hosts were always friendly, respectable older couples that kept a nice environment. Also the sites weren't taken care of very well. The tables were in need of repairs and there was grass/weeds on the area where the tent was supposed to be placed. Even walking over the steps was a trip hazard.

fredrick brewer

Peaceful and beautiful. We took a bunch of kids from church and we were only one of two groups. The guy who took us said it's not normally crowded. The bathrooms are clean. The swim area is well maintained. Worth the drive.

Chris Griffin

This is a charming and remote campground. The campsites and restrooms are a bit rustic, but everything is in working order and the restroom has warm water in the shower. We stayed on the south loop and if I were to stay again, I think I'd aim for site 10 or 11 as they're near the restroom and the loop is small enough that I don't think there'd be too much traffic. The lake is cute but I wish they offered boat rental.

Carol Clark

Really enjoyed the camping experience in this magical forest. The camp managers were very friendly and helpful. The only downside was the mowers and weed cutters that we encountered while hiking a trail and also had to endure while eating lunch at our campsite. I would prefer more weeds and fewer encounters with loud machinery. Despite that annoyance, I would definitely go back! Great atmosphere and facilities in a striking setting.

Angela Horne

Favorite unplugged escape