Campground Details - RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK, GA - ReserveAmerica

Description

Located on a 26,650-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the state’s finest fishing and boating. The park’s campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the water’s edge for a relaxing getaway. Most park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach. A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, loops through the adjoining woods and returns to the beach.

This park is known for its well-kept disc golf course, where Frisbee-style discs are thrown into metal baskets. This sport is easy to learn and can be enjoyed by all ages. For traditional golfers, the park’s 18-hole Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course offers a pro shop and annual passes. Several Indian sites were excavated near the park in 1980 before the lake was filled, indicating that Paleo-Indians lived in the area more than 10,000 years ago. This area is now called Rucker’s Bottom and lies deep within the waters of Lake Richard B. Russell.

Recreation:

Fishing and Boating -- ramps, boat rental
Waterskiing
Rowing
Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
Golf
Disc Golf (fee)
Beach Volleyball
Lake Swimming (seasonal)
GeoCaching
Hiking and Bicycling – 6 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club

Facilities:

2,508 Acres
20 Cottages ($130-$140, higher during Masters Week) - #1 and #2 are dog friendly ($45 fee, max 2)
28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) – cable TV hookups
3 Picnic Shelters ($40)
Group Shelter (seats 175, $205)
Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course (18-Holes) ($44-$49 with cart)
26,650-acre Lake with Swimming Beach (seasonal)

Nearby Attractions:

Bobby Brown State Outdoor Recreation Area
Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant
Elberton Granite Museum
Georgia's Classic South
Georgia Guidestones
Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area
Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake
Victoria Bryant State Park
Watson Mill Bridge State Park

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
ADA accessible Beach Bike Rentals Biking Biking Trails Boat Launch Boating Cable Hook-Up Canoe Rental Canoe Rentals Canoeing Coin Laundry Comfort Station Disc Golf Dump Station Fishing	Fishing Pier Freshwater Fishing Golf Hiking Host Site Information Center Parking Pedal Boats Picnic Tables Playground Pontoon Boat Rentals Ranger Station Restrooms Swimming Telephone Washer/Dryer

Alerts and Important Information

Parkpass is required for all vehicles.
ParkPass fees: 1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13 - 30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.

ParkPass is available at the park office or by calling (770) 389-7401.
Overnight guests pay only one fee for the duration of their stay.

Getting There:

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.16667, -82.74556
34°10'0"N, 82°44'44"W

From Elberton: Take Hwy 77 north to Ruckersville Road (approx. 2 miles). Turn Right onto Ruckersville Road. (Church will be on your left), proceed 8 miles to park entrance on right.

Contact Information:

Mailing Address:

RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK
2650 RUSSELL STATE PARK DRIVE
ELBERTON GA 30635

Phone Number:

Information: (706)213-2045

Special Events:

The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.

Every August. from Jan 03 2013 to Dec 31 2050

Every April. from Jan 03 2013 to Dec 31 2050

Every January. from Jan 03 2013 to Dec 31 2050

Friday before July 4th. (Anually) from Jan 03 2013 to Dec 31 2050

September - Weekend after Labor Day (Anually) from Jan 03 2013 to Dec 31 2050

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