Richard B. Russell

Richard B. Russell SP https://gastateparks.org/RichardBRussell https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard_B._Russell_State_Park Richard B. Russell State Park is located on the shore of Russell Lake in Elbert County, Georgia. The park features the 18-hole Arrowhead Golf Course, as well as picnic shelters and a swimming beach.

8 36 Y WA GH HI GA TO P RU TO GA G HI A HW Y 77 P A R K C KE B O V RS U N D ILL A R E R D OA A R K PARK ENTRANCE Y B O U N D A R Y P RUS SEL L ST AT E R P 20 19 18 17 PA R K D RIV 16 E 14 13 12 DISC GOLF 1 7 2 3 4 5 8 9 10 15 L a ke R i c h a rd B . R u s s e l l 11 6 R P R K B O U 3 N P D A R Y PER FER P RY RO AD Group Shelter RV Camping Cottage/Beach Trail Park Office Picnic Shelter Tent Camping Parking Picnic Area Dump Station Campground / Picnic Trail Blackwell Bridge Trail (BBT) BBT Rubberized Surface Restrooms and/or Comfort Stations Pay Phone Cottage R Staff Residence Paved Walkway 0 Wheelchair Accessible 0.25 0.5 Future Cottage 1 Miles 8 6 9 7 Dr Laundry ivin gR 1 P ge an 18 P Boat Ramp Beach Swimming ROWING DOCK Playground Ro wi ng 17 La ne s GA SC Y A R N D B O U Paved Road P P 5 Cottage Loop Campground Spur 2 4 P P A R K L E G E N D HAR A 10 11 P A R K 12 16 B O U N D A R Y 13 14 15 Richard B. Russell State Park Trail Map GA SC 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635 • Park: 706-213-2045 • Emergency: 911 • Reservations: 1-800-864-7275 • www.GeorgiaStateParks.org P FUTU R E S I T E OF TH E M E G A BOAT R A M P RICHARD B. RUSSELL STATE PARK Located on a 26,500-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the state’s finest fishing and boating. The park’s campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the water’s edge for a relaxing getaway. A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, loops through the adjoining woods and returns to the beach. The park’s 18-hole golf course, Arrowhead Pointe, offers beautiful lake views. Several Indian sites were excavated near the park in 1980 before the lake was filled, indicating that Paleo-Indians lived in the area more than 10,000 years ago. This area is now called Rucker’s Bottom and lies deep within the waters of Lake Richard B. Russell. All park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach. Activities & Facilities • Camping - The park provides 28 tent and trailer campsites, all with water, electrical hookups and cable TV. A comfort station, pay phone and laundry room are located in the campground, as well as a sanitary disposal station. Also available is a boat ramp, handicapped accessible fishing dock and fish cleaning station. • Cottages - Seventeen rental cottages are equipped with cooking faciliities and utensils, towels and linens. All cottages have electric heat and air, TVs, fireplaces and dishwashers. Dogs are allowed only in select cottages. A boat ramp and fish cleaning station are located within the cottage area, as well as a laundry room. Boat docks are provided at most of the cottages. Three new cottages are scheduled to be built in the near future. • Lakeside Pavilion - Many functions such as reunions, meetings, receptions and parties may be held in this facility. Seating capacity is 175. Restrooms, a commercial kitchen, fireplace and separate BBQ shelter are provided. • Picknicking - Picnics are permitted at designated tables and covered shelters. Tables are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Picnic shelters may be reserved up to 11 months in advance. Please use trash receptacles. • Fishing - Park waters are open for legal fishing throughout the year. Anglers age 16 or older must have a valid resident/non-resident fishing license. Licenses can be purchased at local bait and tackle shops but are no longer sold at the park office. Bank fisherman not registered as overnight guests must be off premises no later than 10 p.m. • Boating - Private boats are permitted on park waters, and there are no horsepower limitations. Water skiing is permitted. All boating must comply with Georgia Boating Safety Laws. Pedal boats and canoes are available for rent. A new mega boat ramp is scheduled to be built in the near future. • Swimming - Swimming is permitted at the beach at no charge; however, there are no lifeguards and visitors swim at their own risk. Beach rules are posted at concession area, which is open Wednesday-Sunday during the summer. Wheelchair ramp access into the swimming area is provided. • Disc Golf - A 27-basket course offers visitors a chance to throw Frisbees-style discs off cement pads into a basket. Discs are sold at the park office. • Golf - An 18-hole, par-72 course offers beautiful lake views. A pro shop, club house and driving range are available. T R A I L D E S C R I P T I O N S Richard B. Russell State Park offers biking and hiking trails for all ages with 4.94 miles of beautiful nature trails connecting most park facilities. Please leave footprints only. We ask that you not pick any plants or flowers. Let us know of any safety hazards such as downed trees. Leashed pets are welcome on trails. Please respect the wildlife that call Richard B. Russell State Park home.

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