About Lake Russell Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 41
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2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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Reviews (104)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Russell Recreation Area offers a peaceful and serene camping experience, with beautiful wooded surroundings and friendly staff. Many campers appreciated the spacious and well-maintained sites, as well as the intimate lake setting ideal for fishing and kayaking. However, several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms, and the condition of some parking areas, indicating a need for better maintenance and oversight from the camp host.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Russell Recreation Area offers a peaceful and serene camping experience, with beautiful wooded surroundings and friendly staff. Many campers appreciated the spacious and well-maintained sites, as well as the intimate lake setting ideal for fishing and kayaking. However, several reviews noted issues with cleanliness, particularly in the bathrooms, and the condition of some parking areas, indicating a need for better maintenance and oversight from the camp host.
Review Summary
Javier B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Had a great time. The hiking was wonderful. Even the rain didn't ruin the trip. The hosts were always around and ready to help any way they could. Very clean bathrooms.
John R
VerifiedOctober 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
I found this campground to be a very wonderful site, just wish that there had been electric and water hookup. I would definitely camp there again
Sean B
VerifiedOctober 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Had a great stay at Lake Russell (Oct 2020)! Many fellow tent campers, restrooms are well-maintained, good location day hikes nearby or a walk around the lake recreation area.
Linda S
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
The simple beauty of the lake and the mountains makes this a really great campround to relax and enjoy. We did a strenuous hike up to Chenoceta Tower and it embodied everything great about hiking. The campground staff were knowldgeable, attentive and friendly. Bathhouses were clean and well taken care of. We loved this place and will definintely be back!
kevin w
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 25, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
I enjoyed my stay the bathrooms we relatively closed to the site I stayed at. the trail that loops around the lake was pretty awsome i went riding a bike and most of the parts are relatively easy some parts were a bit tough and i had to walk it but i would definitely go again.
Rebecca W
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
The campground hosts are wonderful! The campsite and bath houses are very clean and clear. There was a small group (3-4) young people next to me that didn't remember that they were not the only ones in the campground. The hosts would have addressed it, but it was my last night and it was late. I already have a reservation to return in a month.
Michael G
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
We had site 39. It was a nice location. All the spots are a good distance apart. The bathhouses were clean and the staff was very nice.
Charles H
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Staff is very welcoming and friendly. Location is older... looks like it could use some sprucing up. Trails also need some attention. Overall, I would definitly return.
Kenneth J
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
I was very disappointed to learn that the restrooms near our camp site were closed, and had been for a number of years.
However the restrooms are clearly shown on the campgrounds website(one of the reasons I chose the particular sites for our family)!
The campground was very clean, and the restrooms that were open were well maintained. The camp host (Mike) was very pleasant and helpful.
Alexandra R
VerifiedJuly 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Beautiful campsites that are not too close to one another, clean facilities, and quiet atmosphere
Location Lake Russell Recreation Area
Address:
3059 Lake Russell Road
Mt. Airy, GA, 30563
United States
Take Ga 365/U.S. 23 North from Gainesville past Cornelia to Hwy 197. Turn right for approximately 3 miles until dead-end. Right on Dicks Hill Parkway for approx.3/4 mile. Turn left onto the paved Lake Russell Road.
Latitude & Longitude: 34.4931 / -83.495
Elevation: 321 feet
Policies & Rules
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Low Volume Generators may be used up to 4 hours per day between 6 a.m. and 10 p.m. Quiet hours are between the hours of 10 p.m. and 6 a.m. If a generator is unreasonably disturbing to other campers you may be asked to turn it off. |
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Campsites are available through reservation only. Check-out time is 12:01 pm and check-in time starts at 2:00 pm |
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Click here for more information on the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest |
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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. |
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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. |
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14 day stay limit at all campsites. All parties must vacate the site to allow other visitors to enjoy camping on that site. |
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The bathroom across from Campsite #25 has been decommissioned and is no longer in use. |
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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. |
