Contact Info
1881 Highway 515
PO Box 9
Blairsville, GA 30512
- Phone :
- 706-745-6928
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.
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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.
Fishing, swimming and boating (electric motors only) in the clear 18-acre lake are popular also.
A paved boat launch is located near the head of the lake.
Blairsville and Cleveland are interesting towns to visit.
Other recreation areas nearby are Brasstown Bald Visitor Center, Woody Gap, Dockery Lake, Waters Creek, and Desoto Falls.
Vogel State Park is also close-by.
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.