Short answer
Richard B. Russell State Park is a 2,508-acre state park in Elbert County, near Elberton. Park hours are 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Parking is $10 per vehicle per day or $70 for an annual ParkPass. Checked on its official page.
On 26,650-acre Lake Richard B. Russell, with cottages and campsites near the water, rowing, disc golf and a golf course; most facilities are designed for wheelchair access.
Richard B. Russell State Park hours
- Park: 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
- Office: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Pro Shop: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Arrowhead Pointe Café 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m.
What it costs
- Parking: $10 per vehicle per day, or a $70 annual ParkPass that works at every Georgia state park. Overnight guests pay the daily fee once per stay; parking is not included with a reservation (Georgia State Parks ParkPass page).
Where it is and how to get in touch
- Address: 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635
- County: Elbert (North Georgia region)
- GPS: 34.16722, -82.75040 (directions in Google Maps)
- Park: 706-213-2045
- Golf Course: 706-283-6000
- Reservations: 800-864-7275
- Official page: gastateparks.org/RichardBRussell
Dogs and strollers
- Dogs: Georgia State Parks welcomes pets on a leash no longer than six feet, with the owner at all times. Pets are not allowed in park and historic site buildings, lodges, yurts, group camps, swimming areas or beaches (park rules).
- Strollers: the park does not publish stroller rules. Paths range from paved walks to rough trails, so call ahead (706-213-2045) if you need a stroller-friendly route.
What’s at Richard B. Russell State Park
Facilities the park lists: 26,650 Acre Russell Lake; 20 Cottages; 27 Tent, Trailer & RV Campsites; 3 Picnic Shelters; 1 Group Shelter (seats 150); 1 Event Room (seats 80) — call park to reserve; Sand Beach — seasonal; Boat Ramps; Wi-Fi — available in the park office, cottages, campground, & golf course clubhouse (Not suitable for streaming).
Things to do: Biking — 6 miles of trails; Boating — private boats permitted; Disc Golf (fee); Fishing; Geocaching; Hiking — 6 miles of trails; Muddy Spokes Club; Paddling; Rowing; Swimming; Kayak and Canoe Rental.
Accessibility: this site lends an All-Terrain Georgia Action Trackchair (free, reserve ahead). How to book: free all-terrain wheelchairs at Georgia state parks.
Events coming up near Richard B. Russell
- Oct 22 – Nov 1: Elberton 12 County Fair, Elberton (about 8 miles away, free to $5)
- Oct 24: HartOberFest & Depot Day, Hartwell (about 17 miles away)
- Nov 6 – Nov 7: HauntFest: Harvest of Horrors, Elberton (about 8 miles away, from $10)
Events within 30 miles in the next 90 days from our Georgia event calendar, as of ; distances are straight-line from the site’s GPS point. The park’s own ranger programs and events are on the Georgia State Parks events calendar.
Nearby state parks and historic sites
- Hartwell Lakeside Park (partner site, Hart County), about 17 miles away
- Watson Mill Bridge State Park (state park, Madison County), about 21 miles away
- Victoria Bryant State Park (state park, Franklin County), about 25 miles away
- Elijah Clark State Park (state park, Lincoln County), about 29 miles away
More on It’s Georgia
- All Georgia state parks and historic sites, by region
- Georgia state parks compared: hours, parking, dogs and free accessibility equipment in one table
- North Georgia: more places to go in the region
Source: the Richard B. Russell State Park page on gastateparks.org (Georgia Department of Natural Resources), checked . Hours and fees change, so check the official page before a long drive. Spot something out of date? Tell us and we will re-check it.
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