Lake Russell Recreation Area
Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating.
The campground offers 42 campsites for tents and RVs, however there are no hookups. Campsites have a fire ring, picnic table, and lantern hook. Water is available throughout the campground via water hydrants. Bathrooms have flush toilets with showers.
Adjacent to the campground area includes a grass-covered beach and swimming area, picnic shelter/picnic area, biking, boat launch, fishing dock, and near Loop A of the campground is a dump station.
Need to Know
Low Volume Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Quiet hours are between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. If a generator is unreasonably disturbing to other campers you may be asked to turn it off.
Campsites are available through reservation only. Check-out time is 12:01 pm and check-in time starts at 2:00 pm
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Third loop for future use and part of campground facility. No hunting within any developed campground, developed campsite, developed trail, or other developed recreation site on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
14 day stay limit at all campsites. All parties must vacate the site to allow other visitors to enjoy camping on that site.
The bathroom across from Campsite #25 has been decommissioned and is no longer in use.
No driving, unloading, or loading of any ATVs or UTV, allowed on or near all the campgrounds, dispersed campsites, and Day Use Areas to include Nancytown, and the Lake Russell WMA.
Natural Features
Nestled in the Chattahoochee Oconee Forest, 100-acre Lake Russell is an ideal summer camping location because of the cool mountain air. There are two paved campground loops for easy access to anything you might want to do here.
Nearby Attractions
Visitors to the area can enjoy exploring Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Cornelia, GA; and the Chenocetah Fire Tower.
Recreation
The campground has easy access to the adjacent beach area, boat ramp, Lake Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area. There are numerous hiking and biking trails including the Lady Slipper Trail, Lake Russell Foot Trail, Rhododendron Trail, and Sourwood Trail. Swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities abound.
Contact Information
Mailing
9975 Hwy 441 So Attention: Recreation Program Manager Lakemont GA 30552
Physical Address
3059 Lake Russell Road Mt. Airy GA 30563
Phone Number
For campground inquiries, please call: 1-706-778-8427
Rental Options
Learn more about gear rental options for your trip
Driving Directions
Take Ga 365/U.S. 23 North from Gainesville past Cornelia to Hwy 197. Turn right for approximately 3 miles until dead-end. Right on Dicks Hill Parkway for approx.3/4 mile. Turn left onto the paved Lake Russell Road.
Available Campsites
- Site 10, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42D, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30D, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 41, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 01, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA, Type Standard Nonelectric
