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Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundGreat Smoky Mtns / Bryson CityNorth Carolina⭐ 4.5 (177)
Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area
🟢 4 open windows right now — soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28
3 of the last 74 openings here were gone within 6 hours. That is shorter than the gap between the scheduled scans free alerts ride.
Availability checked 7h ago · changes fast, verify before you drive
📈 CampSage caught 4 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.
Book / check availability →🧭 Directions
💡 In short

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area in North Carolina has 4 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Tue Aug 25–Fri Aug 28. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates
Tue Aug 25 – Fri Aug 283 nights👥 groupbook these dates →👥 4 in a row, SOUTH LOOP #003–SOUTH LOOP #006 next to each othersites 👥 GROUP SITES #G01, CABIN #001, NORTH LOOP #021, SOUTH LOOP #001, #003, #004, #005, #006, #011
Tue Aug 25 – Thu Aug 272 nightsbook these dates →opened 21h agosites SOUTH LOOP #012
Wed Aug 26 – Fri Aug 282 nightsbook these dates →sites SOUTH LOOP #008, #015
Fri Aug 28 – Mon Aug 313 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →sites SOUTH LOOP #002

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite GROUP SITES #G01 — Tent pad
Site GROUP SITES #G01 · Tent padBrittney Santiago
Campsite GROUP SITES #G01 — Picnic area
Site GROUP SITES #G01 · Picnic areaBrittney Santiago
Campsite CABIN #001 — Dining area
Site CABIN #001 · Dining areaDan Woodall
Campsite CABIN #001 — Primitive site
Site CABIN #001 · Primitive siteDan Woodall
Campsite NORTH LOOP #021 — Electric site
Site NORTH LOOP #021 · Electric siteBrittney Santiago
Campsite NORTH LOOP #021 — Electric site
Site NORTH LOOP #021 · Electric siteBrittney Santiago
Campsite SOUTH LOOP #001 — Dining area
Site SOUTH LOOP #001 · Dining areaDan Woodall
Campsite SOUTH LOOP #001 — Primitive site
Site SOUTH LOOP #001 · Primitive siteDan Woodall
Campsite SOUTH LOOP #003 — Primitive tent site
Site SOUTH LOOP #003 · Primitive tent siteDan Woodall
Campsite SOUTH LOOP #003 — Primitive tent site
Site SOUTH LOOP #003 · Primitive tent siteDan Woodall
Campsite SOUTH LOOP #004 — Primitive tent site
Site SOUTH LOOP #004 · Primitive tent siteDan Woodall
Campsite SOUTH LOOP #004 — Primitive tent site
Site SOUTH LOOP #004 · Primitive tent siteDan Woodall
⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 10.7 mi away.

⚡ Tesla Supercharger10.7 midirections →
⚡ Georgia Power12.4 midirections →
🔌 Charging station9.6 midirections →

From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about February 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 2–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights.

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

Cabin ElectricGroup Shelter ElectricGroup Shelter Nonelectric🎒 boating🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.5★★★★☆174 ratings
5★124
4★30
3★7
2★6
1★7
Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile0.3/4
AT&T0.1/4
Verizon0.1/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area?

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area in North Carolina takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How can I get a spot at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 29 openings at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 24 separate days, most of them for stays 2–8 days out and the openings typically covered 2–3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area a good campground?

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.5/5 from 177 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, T-Mobile rates highest at 0.3 out of 5 from 26 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area located?

Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area is located in Great Smoky Mtns / Bryson City, North Carolina. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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