Located on a 26,500-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the state's finest fishing and boating. All facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach. The park's new 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. Connecting trails to most park facilities are planned for the future. 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.

Facilities

2,700 Acres 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites 10 Cottages 26,500-Acre Lake Swimming Beach Boat Ramps 3 Picnic Shelters 2.2-Mile Nature Trail Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental Rowing Area Disc Golf Course

Activities

• Fishing and Boating
• Waterskiing and Rowing
• Beach Volleyball
• Swimming
• Picnicking
• Hiking

Pricing
subject to change - for current prices, contact the park office listed below

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

Contact Information

Richard B. Russell State Park
2650 Russell State Park Road
Elberton, GA 30635
(706) 213-2045

Park Hours: 8 a.m. - Dark
Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (subject to change)

Directions

Located 9 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road.