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

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FACILITIES AVAILABLE for November 25-30:
RV/Tent Campsites, Cottage, Picnic Shelters ~ Please be advised that you cannot check in to park facilities on Thanksgiving Day.
(as of Nov. 20, 2009 - updates are posted on Tuesday)

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
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/RichardBRussell

FACILITIES:
  • 2,508 Acres
  • 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($23-$25) – cable TV hookups
  • 17 Cottages ($120-$130) -- #1 and #2 are dog friendly ($40 fee, max 2)
  • 3 Picnic Shelters ($35)
  • Group Shelter (seats 175, $200)
  • Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course (18-Holes) ($43-$48 with cart)
  • Lake and Swimming Beach
  • Rowing Area

ACTIVITIES:
  • Golf
  • Disc Golf ($2)
  • Fishing and Boating
  • Waterskiing and Rowing
  • Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental
  • Beach Volleyball
  • Swimming
  • Hiking and Bicycling – 6 miles of trails




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  Address/Directions
Richard B. Russell State Park
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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