Lake Russell Campground
Lake Russell Trail System Map
Loop A
Campground Site Map
Loop B

Featured amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms

Available sites

41 total sites

About Lake Russell Recreation Area

This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking (on and off road), fishing and boating (electric, wind, or human powered), wildlife, foliage, camping,

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Picnic Table Picnic Table
Restrooms Restrooms
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Restrooms
Cooking and Fire

Cooking and Fire

  • Picnic Table
Water Access

Water Access

  • Beach Access
  • Lake Access
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

41 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ 01, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 02, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 03, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 04, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 05, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 06, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 07, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 08, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 09, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 10, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 11, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 12, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 13, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 14, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 15, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 16, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 17, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 18, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 19, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 20, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 21, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 22, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 23, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 25, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 26, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 27, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 28, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 29, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 30D, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 31, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 32, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 33, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 34, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 35, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 36, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 37, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 38, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 39, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 40, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA RV
Pet Friendly · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 41, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 42D, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA Tent
Pet Friendly · Campfire

Reviews (119)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Russell Recreation Area offers a peaceful and beautiful environment with spacious campsites and friendly staff, making it a popular choice for regular visitors. Many guests appreciate the quiet atmosphere, opportunities for fishing and hiking, and the overall charm of the area. However, there are concerns regarding the maintenance of bathrooms, cleanliness, and some campsite conditions, which detract from the experience for some visitors.

Review Summary

4.0
119 reviews
5
51.3%
61
4
23.5%
28
3
10.1%
12
2
5.0%
6
1
10.1%
12

John L

Verified

April 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 26, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

Host was very accommodating and polite. location was wonderful. fee very fair.

Joette K

Verified

April 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

The park was great. Loved the trails water and trees.
Site was very unlevel. Was very difficult to setup.
But otherwise was nice.

Indra T

Verified

March 28, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

The camp manager and host were great. I was a little worried at first when I wasn’t refunded for a two nite stay but couldn’t get into the site because of a downed tree. After speaking with the camp manager I wasn’t as upset for the hard no refund policy, but I do think that needs to be worked out better.
Once I camped it was amazing, quiet, off the beaten path, the lake is wonderful. The campground is well maintained and that is always a plus. Would and will stay there again. For sure.

David N

Verified

March 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

Campground Hosts were great.
Water spigots need signs.
Departure times have contradictions ( 12?or 2).
Great place to visit.

Michael L

Verified

March 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

Great stay, clean bathrooms, and showers. The host were great and helpful. Hope to see both loops open in the future.

Patrick K

Verified

March 21, 2021 • Stayed at: 41, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

I didn’t catch the name of my campground hosts but they were very sweet! I even got a free bundle of wood for helping them out with something. Campers were all friendly and respectful.

Indra T

Verified

March 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

1

I couldn’t attend because a tree was down. I was told I could reschedule and then told that was incorrect information. I will try it again. I was very disappointed thematic I was not refunded for the inconvenience.

yue c

Verified

February 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

Really helpful, warm and welcoming camp hosts! The chorus of spring peepers at night was just lovely

T.J. E

Verified

January 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

Great campsite on the lake! The Camp hosts are welcoming and helpful.

Chad H

Verified

January 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 30D, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

We reserved a “double site” in advance. We assumed that this meant exactly what it’s name implies...a site for double occupancy by two families. After setting up our campground hosts approached us informing us that double occupancy meant only a hard sided camper and a tent. (We had a 36’ RV, and a 28’ camping trailer and our nylon canvas shelter.). We were two separate families for a total of 4 adults. The hosts told us that this did not conform to the campground rules which were posted on the website. Double occupancy was not for two hard sided vehicles such as ours. Nevertheless they let us stay. They handled the situation very professionally, and did let us stay together on the one site. The rules regarding double occupancy at this campground need to be better delineated so that there is no misunderstanding as to the meaning of a “double site”.

Location & Directions for Lake Russell Recreation Area

3059 Lake Russell Road, Mt. Airy, GA 30563 United States

Elevation: 321 ft

Getting There

Take Ga 365/U.S. 23 North from Gainesville past Cornelia to Hwy 197. Turn right for approximately 3 mi until dead-end. Right on Dicks Hill Parkway for approx.3/4 mi. Turn left onto the paved Lake Russell Road.

Nearest town

Mt. Airy, GA - 3.1 mi

About 8 min to downtown

Highway access

Lake Russell Recreation Area is accessible via Ga 365/U.S. 23 and Hwy 197. Ga 365/U.S. 23 is the nearest major road, providing access from Gainesville.

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

2PM

Check out time

12:01PM

General

  • If a generator is unreasonably disturbing to other campers you may be asked to turn it off.
  • Click here for more information on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest
  • Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
  • Third loop for future use and part of campground facility. No hunting within any developed campground, developed campsite, developed trail, or other developed recreation site on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest.
  • 14 day stay limit at all campsites. All parties must vacate the site to allow other visitors to enjoy camping on that site.
  • The bathroom across from Campsite #25 has been decommissioned and is no longer in use.
  • No driving, unloading, or loading of any ATVs or UTV, allowed on or near all the campgrounds, dispersed campsites, and Day Use Areas to include Nancytown, and the Lake Russell WMA.

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Last updated: October 20, 2026

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