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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 May 17-19:
Tent & RV Campsites / Picnic Shelters / Group Shelter
(as of May 14, 2013)
   Richard B. Russell State Park Business Plan

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
$5 parking. Annual passes available.
GeorgiaStateParks.org/RichardBRussell

ACCOMMODATIONS & FACILITIES:
  • 2,508 Acres
  • 20 Cottages ($130-$140, higher during Masters Week)
    -- #1 and #2 are dog friendly ($45 per dog, max 2), cable TV, Wi-Fi
  • 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25-$28) – cable TV hookups, Wi-Fi
  • 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, boat rental
  • Waterskiing
  • Rowing (pdf brochure)
  • Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental (seasonal)
  • Golf
  • Disc Golf (fee)
  • Bike Rental
  • 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 Drive
Elberton , GA 30635

GPS Coordinates:
N 34.1672220 | W -82.7503970
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 Drive
Elberton, GA 30635 View Details


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Richard B. Russell State Park
 
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