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

Rebecca W

Verified

September 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

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

Verified

September 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

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

Verified

September 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

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

Verified

July 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

4

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

Verified

July 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 39, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

Beautiful campsites that are not too close to one another, clean facilities, and quiet atmosphere

hong jang k

Verified

July 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

1

not good

Sheri D

Verified

June 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

Most of the campsites are spacious leaving plenty of room between sites. Close access to the lake and beach area allowed for a wonderful afternoon of kayaking and floating in tubes. The entire camp including the bathrooms were well maintained and clean. Helen, Tallulah Falls, hiking, and the drive-in located in Tiger are all close by (gates lock at 10pm so just let the host know). Camp hosts were very welcoming and kind.

Ji H

Verified

January 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 21, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

The people who run it were very friendly and the the area was very scenic.

JOhn S

Verified

December 18, 2019 • Stayed at: 38, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

5

I love this campground. The camp hosts Sabrina and Rhonda are wonderful people and so pleasant to be around. The sites do not have electrical or water hookup but are very spacious and well maintained. This style of camping is what I enjoy most and seems to bring out the best campers. Simple camping without the distractions of the more developed campgrounds and being packed on top of each other like cord wood. A great lake for swimming, paddling around a canoe or kayak or fishing. I wish it stayed open year around or at least through some of the cooler months. I will certainly return...

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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