Lake Winfield Scott, Coosa Bald National Scenic Area
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Facts and practical information
Lake Winfield Scott is an 18-acre mountain lake located 10 miles south of Blairsville, Georgia in Union County. The lake, which is owned and managed by the U.S. Forest Service, is the source of Cooper Creek. It is the centerpiece of the Forest Service's Lake Winfield Scott Recreation Area, a park which features hiking, fishing, boating and other outdoor activities. At 2,854 feet elevation it is one of Georgia's highest altitude lakes. The various habitats surrounding the lake support a wide assortment of plants and animals. ()
Area: 17.99 acres (0.0281 mi²)Elevation: 2861 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 34°44'26"N, 83°58'33"W
Day trips
Lake Winfield Scott – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)
Nearby attractions include: Helton Creek Falls, Lake Trahlyta Spillway, Blood Mountain, DeSoto Falls.