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Golf (706) 283-6000

Located on a 26,500-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. 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. The park's 18-hole championship golf course, Arrowhead Pointe, was named 2nd Best New Affordable Public Course in America by Golf Digest in 2005. The course features a LEED Certified clubhouse, golf pro, and junior/senior citizen discounts. 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. All park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach.



Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM

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  • 28 Campsites - Reserve
  • 17 Cottages - Reserve
  • 3 Picnic Shelters - Reserve
  • 1 Group Shelter - Reserve
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    Facilities
    2,508 Acres
    28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25) - cable TV hookups
    17 Cottages ($110-$120)
    Cottages #1 and #2 are dog friendly cottages
    3 Picnic Shelters ($30)
    Group Shelter (seats 175, $200)
    Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course (18-Holes) ($41-$46 with cart)
    Lake and Swimming Beach
    Rowing Area


    Activities
    Golf
    Disc Golf
    Fishing and Boating
    Waterskiing and Rowing
    Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental
    Beach Volleyball
    Swimming
    Hiking and Bicycling - 6 miles of trails


    Nearby Attractions
    Bobby Brown State Park
    Watson Mill Bridge State Park
    Victoria Bryant State Park and Golf Course
    Hart State Park
    Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake
    Georgia Guidestones
    Granite Museum
    Great Lakes of Georgia
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    2650 Russell State Park Rd
    Elberton , GA 30635

    Located 8 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road.

     
     
    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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