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
SIDNEY H
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 33, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Campsites are nicely placed
Shawn M
VerifiedNovember 23, 2021 • Stayed at: 28, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Site is pretty remote, larger rigs might have issues getting in and out of the narrow roads, but very peaceful and quiet. Cell coverage (Verizon) was very poor so keep that in mind. If you're solar powered the sites are mostly shaded. Hosts were friendly and experience was favorable.
Jennifer S
VerifiedNovember 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 20, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Beautiful area, friendly hosts, secluded campground, and lots to see in the immediate area.
Abbey S
VerifiedNovember 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 34, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
We had a wonderful time camping here! It’s absolutely beautiful, and the camp ground hosts were helpful and kind. Definitely will be back soon!
Larry H
VerifiedNovember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 40, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Beautiful location. Sites tight and net real level and roads very narrow for our 32’ fifth wheel. Would return again.
Colette F
VerifiedNovember 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 32, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
The bath house was nice, kept clean during our stay. There is some noise at night from a local road nearby but the campground was pleasant and the hosts very friendly and helpful.
Jeff C
VerifiedOctober 16, 2021 • Stayed at: 27, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
What a beautiful place to stay for a few days.
John W
VerifiedOctober 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 29, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Many beautiful campsites nicely
Spread out
Karen D
VerifiedOctober 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 36, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Loved this quiet scenic area. Great for beginner paddlers and very peaceful. Camp host was awesome and went out of her way to check us in, get goodies for the kids, and welcome us.
Derek E
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 31, Loop: LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA
Great hosts. Clean site. Recommend lake loop trail and a swim at the beach area.
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. |
