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Lake Russell Recreation Area

Chattahoochee National Forest · Mt. Airy, GA

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We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Aug 8, 2026. Our copy is more than a month old — please reconfirm with the agency before relying on it.Spot an error in our data?

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About

This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating. Recreation The campground has easy access to the beach area, boat ramp, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area. There are numerous hiking and biking trails including the Lady Slipper Trail, Lake Russell Foot Trail, Rhododendron Trail and Sourwood Trail. Swimming, fishing and boating opportunities abound. Facilities The campground offers 42 campsites for tents and RVs, however there are no hook ups. Campsites have a fire ring, picnic table and lantern hook. Water is available throughout the campground via water hydrants. Bathrooms are have flush toilets with showers. The campground area includes a grass covered beach and swimming area, picnic shelter/picnic area, biking, boat launch, fishing dock and dump station. Natural Features Nestled in the Chattahoochee Oconee Forest, 100-acre Lake Russell is an ideal summer camping location because of the cool mountain air. There are two paved campground loops for easy access to anything you might want to do here. Nearby Attractions Visitors to the area can enjoy exploring Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Cornelia, GA; and the Chenocetah Fire Tower. ADA Access: N

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Amenities

Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Dump Station
Electric Hookups
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

Some Coverage

Average 1.6 of 4 bars · 90 reports across 3 carriers

Phone calls may occasionally drop; text messages may be delayed. Data service may be unusable. Drop-outs are common and it may be necessary to search for signal. Social media likely unusable.

  • Verizon

    Major Issues

    1.4/4

    42 reports

  • AT&T

    Some Coverage

    1.6/4

    28 reports

  • T-Mobile

    Some Coverage

    2.1/4

    20 reports

Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

This campground accepts reservations. Book early for popular dates.

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Individual Sites (41)

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#01

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Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

Check official pricing Max 5 guests43 ft
CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#02

02

Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

Check official pricing Max 5 guests22 ft
CampsiteTentPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#03

03

Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

Check official pricing Max 5 guests29 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#04

04

Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

Check official pricing Max 5 guests34 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#05

05

Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

Check official pricing Max 5 guests38 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve
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#06

06

Loop LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

Check official pricing Max 5 guests65 ft
CampsiteStandardPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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