Georgia · Hiking

Lake Winfield Scott

Lake Winfield ScottPhoto: Thomson20192, Public Domain Dedication (CC0) (via Flickr)
0.3 mi
loop
2,887 ft
high point
Loop
route
Easy
difficulty
Mar–May, Aug–Nov
best months

Is Lake Winfield Scott open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. It doesn't name Lake Winfield Scott, so check the source for the area it covers (4 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Lake Winfield Scott is a 0.30-mile loop trail in Georgia with 564 feet of elevation gain and loss. The route follows a loop pattern.

Local outfitters

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

  • Nearby · Slaughter Creek Trail · Slaughter Creek · Coosa Backcountry
  • Best time to go · Mar–May, Aug–Nov

    Best time to visit Lake Winfield Scott

    Best months: March–May and August–November. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      49° / 25°

      12 wet

    2. Feb

      53° / 28°

      12 wet

    3. Mar

      60° / 34°

      12 wet

    4. Apr

      69° / 41°

      11 wet

    5. May

      76° / 50°

      12 wet

    6. Jun

      82° / 58°

      13 wet

    7. Jul

      85° / 62°

      13 wet

    8. Aug

      84° / 61°

      12 wet

    9. Sep

      80° / 55°

      9 wet

    10. Oct

      70° / 43°

      10 wet

    11. Nov

      61° / 33°

      10 wet

    12. Dec

      52° / 29°

      12 wet

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Blairsville Exp Stn, GA, 8.2 mi away at 1,949 ft. The station sits about 900 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

    Closures we've recorded since August 2026

    • Lake Winfield Scott closed except fishing pier

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated September 11, 2026; seen Oct 15, 2026, no lift recorded · Forest Service

    • Spring 2026 Forest-wide Fire Restrictions

      Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests · Order dated April 23, 2026; seen Aug 23, 2026 → lifted Oct 13, 2026 · Forest Service

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