About Lake Russell Recreation Area
Number of accommodations: 41
Seasonal information
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
Lainey P
VerifiedOctober 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Loved this campground, bathrooms were clean. I had a very nice weekend here!
John M
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Nice campsite. Enjoyed the lake. Only a little trash on campsite from previous guests. Bathhouse was old and worn but OK. Leaking toilet supply line causing a puddle. Trash cans sparse around camp. Had to use dumpster?
Kyle B
VerifiedSeptember 10, 2025 • Stayed at: 04, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Love and nice place. I rode my e bike to stayed for 8 days and it's very beautiful to view lakes and creeks. I love it there!!! You will truly love to go there for real!!! Very recommend comfortable!
Brian M
VerifiedAugust 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 13, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Had a great time.
Savio F
VerifiedJuly 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 12, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Great place
Donna H
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 08, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Looked like a homeless community. U-Haul Van next to Site 8. I'm only 23' and had I been any longer I would not have been able to back into the site; not because it wasn't long enough but because of the road in front of it. Site 8 was rutted and impossible to level up even with 12 blocks. This site should have been a Tent Site only. Camp Host is up a narrow gravel road where you can't see them from the road so you are definitely not going to try to drive up there to discuss any issues. I highly do NOT recommend.
Chose to forego the $20 cost and found a wonderful campground instead called Currahee RV Park just 10 miles up the road with full hookups for $30 a night.
Daniel K
VerifiedJune 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Friendly staff and quiet atmosphere.
Megan K
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Great location on a small intimate lake. I wish we had brought more supplies for fishing. Keep in mind there are only a few launch spots for kayaks and canoes and one was right in front of our campsite. Everyone was very friendly and used the designated paths without going through our site. Site was spacious with plenty of space for multiple tents. Great location to the restrooms!
David W
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 02, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Site was down slope from road. Not a pull-in site.
Dan B
VerifiedMay 3, 2025 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Lot #32 is a very good spot, it’s private, quiet and has a nice view!
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. |
