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.

Great hosts. Clean site. Recommend lake loop trail and a swim at the beach area.

Great Park, one smaller issue, bath house near campground spot 29 is closed down, longer walk than I expected to the next bath house.

This is a hidden gem that isn't too busy. The campsites are near enough to the water that you can put in your SUP or kayak right there. The lake is small enough to paddle around in two hours relaxingly. The campsite doesn't get a lot of wind off the water though so it is muggy and buggy. There's only one shower per bathroom so plan accordingly. The swimming area across the lake from the campsite is interesting. It is grass instead of sand, which is nice because you don't get sand everywhere but the stairs to the water are constantly slippery, beware. A great overnight trip away from it all when you still want to be a close drive back to the city.

I originally booked a site in Loop B but wasn't really my idea of a good site. The amazing hosts recommended I take a look at the Loop A sites as there was one overlooking the lake but a walk in site which was more remote than the one I originally booked. Great recommendation! I loved site 13, quiet and peaceful but near to the immaculate shower and bathroom facilities. Always extremely clean. Well stocked. These hosts are by far the best I have come across and personable. They are respectful and professional which helped when there was one problem. I would recommend this campsite but the only downside is the lack of mobile coverage on site. That's the only drawback I can mention. Great walking trails. We didn't swim at all but we did hike and explore the different tourist destinations around Mt. Airy and Cornelia Georgia. Just an hour and a half from Atlanta and a little more to WNC mountains and Brevard NC. Ingles is 15 minutes away and the Walmart not too much further so easy to supply yourself but feels like you are out in the woods.

Very well kept and the park officials were very polite and helpful.

It is great that you have hosts to welcome people & answer questions.

Host was very accommodating and polite. location was wonderful. fee very fair.

The park was great. Loved the trails water and trees.
Site was very unlevel. Was very difficult to setup.
But otherwise was nice.

The camp manager and host were great. I was a little worried at first when I wasn’t refunded for a two nite stay but couldn’t get into the site because of a downed tree. After speaking with the camp manager I wasn’t as upset for the hard no refund policy, but I do think that needs to be worked out better.
Once I camped it was amazing, quiet, off the beaten path, the lake is wonderful. The campground is well maintained and that is always a plus. Would and will stay there again. For sure.