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     Richard B. Russell State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (706) 213-2045
Golf (706) 283-6000

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FACILITIES AVAILABLE for February 3-5:
Tent & RV Campsites / 15 two-Bedroom Cottages / Picnic Shelters
(as of January 31, 2012 - updates are posted on Tuesday)

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.


Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM
GeorgiaStateParks.org/RichardBRussell

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
  • 2,508 Acres
  • 20 Cottages ($130-$140, higher during Masters Week)
    - #1 and #2 are dog friendly ($40 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)

THINGS TO DO & SEE:
  • Fishing and Boating -- ramps
  • Waterskiing
  • Rowing (pdf brochure)
  • 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
Camping & Golf Packages are now available at the park's 18-hole Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course. Call 1-800-434-0982 or click here for more information.



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  Address/Directions
Richard B. Russell State Park
2650 Russell State Park Rd
Elberton , GA 30635

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.179833 | W 082.764333
Located 8 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road.

 
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Richard B. Russell State Park
2650 Russell State Park Rd
Elberton, GA 30635 View Details


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Richard B. Russell State Park
 
Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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