Russell Park
Russell Park is located on the west side of Georgetown Lake, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail.
Russell Park is open year round and offers 27 primitive campsites with drinking water and flush toilets close by. Ten of these campsites have screened shelters which contain bunk beds with no bedding. Additional amenities include a Swim Beach and Day Use Area. The Swim Beach and Day Use Area is closed annually from November to March.
Notifications and Alerts
Park will be closed for maintenance and natural resource activities during the following dates: September 30th - October 7th 2024, January 13th - 24th 2025, and February 4th - 10th 2025.
Need to Know
Camping by reservation only. Reservations must be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.
- Groups Shelters GS4 and GS5 are for day use only. No overnight camping is allowed on these sites.
- This park is for tent and shelter camping only. No pop-ups, travel trailers or motorhomes are permitted in the campground.
A maximum of 2 vehicles are permitted per campsite unless otherwise specified. Additional vehicles will be required to pay $5.00 per day for entry into the park.
Pets are NOT permitted in the Swim Beach Area at Russell Park. Pets are permitted in the campground. Pets must be kept on a 6 ft leash at all times.
Grills and cookers are not permitted in the Swim Beach Area.
Gate house hours of operation are Friday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hours may vary during Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.
Day Use and Swim Beach areas close at sunset.
Park entrance gates close at 10:00 p.m. An emergency exit is provided.
Maximum 14 day stay limit enforced. No extensions permitted.
Do not feed the wildlife.
Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.
The Swim Beach and Day Use Area is closed annually from November to March.
Natural Features
Georgetown Lake is a reservoir on the North Fork San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby community of Georgetown, and now provides countless recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.
Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Georgetown offers gas, groceries and more. The historic downtown square district has shops and restaurants, and concerts and events are held on a regular basis.
Additionally, Austin is located just 25 miles from the lake, offering countless tourist attractions.
Recreation
Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains black bass, white bass, hybrid stripers, white crappie and channel and flathead catfish, but it's most known for its abundance of smallmouth bass. Fishing docks are located on the shore within the campground. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26-mile rugged path winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail extends completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to hiking and biking. Hunting is available for small game species such as dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white-tailed deer. Hunting is by permit only.
Changes & Cancellations
Cancellations:
- Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. On-site personnel are not able to modify reservations.
- Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
- Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
- Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
Refunds:
- Customers can request refunds online up to 7 days after the scheduled departure date. After 7 days, customers must request refunds through the call center.
- Cancellation fees are non-refundable.
Contact Information
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2101 CR 262 Georgetown TX 78633
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 512-930-5253
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
From I-35, take FM 2338 west 7.5 miles to FM 3405, then go south 2 miles to CR 262. Go east 2 miles to the park entrance.
Available Campsites
- Site 04, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site GS1, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site 02, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site GS2, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Group Shelter Electric
- Site GS4, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 06, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site GS5, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Group Picnic Area
- Site 24, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site GS3, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Overnight Shelter Electric
- Site 14, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Shelter Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop RUSSELL PARK, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
