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

Amy L

Verified

January 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

Very placid and peaceful place. Remote but easy to check in.

James B

Verified

March 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

8th

Bill C

Verified

April 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 15, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

1

It was unkept. Trash in our site and many others - and been there awhile.

We are self contained but thr bathroom had no warm water and no light in shower.

The parking areas in sites was in terrible shape in all of the sites in loop A.

A tour of loop B - all were clean and kept up. The host of loop A - not good at all.

Jewell S

Verified

April 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 06, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

Peaceful serenity. Best campground Host ever, she is friendly and caring.

Kirsten T

Verified

April 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 10, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

2

We only booked for 2 nights as a trial run. Unfortunately the fire restriction went into effect the day we checked in and became a complete ban. (No fault of the campground) The bath house had no hot water and smelled like sewage. Overall the amenities they do offer are not well maintained. During the day we were over ran with a neighbor campers’ children (we also had our kids) who were continuously getting into our food and things and wouldn’t stop when asked. In the evening it was quiet and peaceful though.

Nicole C

Verified

May 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 30D, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

The CG is very quiet. The bike trail was fun to ride for mid to experience trail bikers. The beach was a nice place to access the lake and sit and enjoy.

Keith C

Verified

May 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

Camp site was spacious and well-marked. Bathrooms were clean and maintained well. The lake was quiet and clean. The campground hosts were friendly and welcoming, and other campers were courteous.

Kelly M

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 30D, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

2

Wonderful level site with some privacy. Short walk downhill to the water. Clean site. Bathroom is the down fall. It needs repairs. Focus on repairing the facility and clear downed trees from trails.

Robert M H

Verified

May 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 35, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

Smallish, low-key, I liked it very much. Swimming ,fishing ,hiking, camping and not that far to town for supplies. I was there in May. The water in the lake was relatively clear, four to five foot visibility but I think that by the end of the summer it may get murky.

Katherine S

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

1

Worst campground I’ve been to in a long time! Do not stay here.

The 2 loops were poorly marked inside the park - they say A or B instead of the campsite numbers and there’s no indication of loop A or loop B in the confirmation email.

Is it even maintained anymore? Sites looked horrible, roads were filled with potholes and ridges from tree roots, and trees over/along the roads were extremely overgrown so they’d scrape the sides and top of the RV.

The site we booked and several others were the least level sites I’ve seen in a long time. Even using all my leveling blocks we were at such an incline.

The shower in the women’s restroom didn’t work. The one in the men’s did but you push a button every 15sec for water.

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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