Description
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.
Recreation:
Fishing and Boating -- ramps, boat rental
Waterskiing
Rowing
Canoe and Kayak Rental (seasonal)
Golf
Disc Golf (fee)
Lake Swimming (seasonal)
GeoCaching
Hiking and Bicycling on 6 miles of trails, Muddy Spokes Club
Facilities:
2,508 Acres
20 Cottages
28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites
3 Picnic Shelters
Group Shelter (seats 150)
Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course (18-Holes)
26,650-acre Lake with Swimming Beach (seasonal)
Nearby Attractions:
Bobby Brown Park
Highland Walk Golf Course at Victoria Bryant
Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake
Victoria Bryant State Park
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Services & Amenities:
- ADA accessible
- Beach
- Bike Rentals
- Biking
- Biking Trails
- Boat Launch
- Boating
- Cable Hook-Up
- Canoe Rental
- Canoeing
- Coin Laundry
- Comfort Station
- Disc Golf
- Dump Station
- Fishing Pier
- Freshwater Fishing
- Golf
- Hiking
- Host Site
- Information Center
- Parking
- Picnic Tables
- Playground
- Pontoon Boat Rentals
- Ranger Station
- Restrooms
- Swimming
- Washer/Dryer
Alerts and Important Information
For reservation inquiries please call 1-800-864-7275. For Park inquiries please contact the park at 706-213-2045. For Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course, please call 706-283-6000.
A ParkPass is required for all vehicles. Price for ParkPasses are not included with the reservation. Overnight guests pay only one ParkPass fee for the duration of their stay. The daily ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited the same day and is not valid at state historic sites.
ParkPass fees are as follow:
1-12 passenger vehicles $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass;
13-30 passenger vehicles $30 per day or $75 annual ParkPass;
31 or more passenger vehicles $70 per day or $250 annual ParkPass;
Georgia active duty military/veterans $3.75 per day or $37.50 annual ParkPass.
For information on our park rules and reservation policies please visit our website http://gastateparks.org/thingstoknow. Rules and regulations are posted at site offices and must be observed by all guests and their visitors.
Getting There:
GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
34.16667,
-82.74556
34°10'0"N,
82°44'44"W
From Elberton: Take Hwy 77 north to Ruckersville Road (approx. 2 miles). Turn Right onto Ruckersville Road. (Church will be on your left), proceed 8 miles to park entrance on right.
Contact Information:
Mailing Address:
Richard B Russell State Park
2650 RUSSELL STATE PARK DRIVE
ELBERTON
GA
30635
Phone Number:
Information:
(706)213-2045
Special Events
The events listed here are not intended to be an all inclusive list. Please contact the park for further details.
- Every April.
- Friday before July 4th. (Anually)
- September - Weekend after Labor Day (Anually)
- Every August.
- Every January.