Camping · Georgia
Lake Russell Recreation Area
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Nearest dump station
- North River Checking Station · 66.8 mi
- Coordinates
- 34.4925, -83.5008
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone including swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lake Russell Recreation Area free?
No. Lake Russell Recreation Area charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lake Russell Recreation Area?
Lake Russell Recreation Area is at 34.4925, -83.5008. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA0.3 mi
- FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA5.3 mi
- LAKE RABUN BEACH RECREATION AREA18.2 mi
- Rabun Beach Recreation Area18.3 mi
- Andrew's Cove Campground23.9 mi
- A.T. Whitley Gap Shelter24.3 mi
- Upper Chattahoochee River Campground25.9 mi
- Cassidy Bridge Hunt Camp26.2 mi
- North River Checking Station66.8 mi
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
