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State Park
Lake Russell Recreation Area
Chattahoochee National Forest · Mt. Airy, GA
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- Address:Mt. Airy, GA
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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
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Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Cell Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
In this park
Trails at Chattahoochee National Forest

Len Foote Inn to Springer Mountain via Appalachian Approach Trail
8.2 mi2,139 ftdifficult

Blackrock Mountain Waterfall Trail
2.2 mi374 fteasy

Chestnut Lead Trail
3.1 mi1,060 ftmoderate

Cohutta Wilderness Loop Trail
23.7 mi6,614 ftexpert

East Cowpen to Jack's River and Rough Ridge Loop
15.3 mi4,098 ftexpert

Arrowhead Wildlife Interpretive Trail
2 mi217 fteasy
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Lake Russell Recreation Area

Sourwood Trail at Lake Russell
Georgia
3.1 mi636 ftgain
TrailModerate

Ladyslipper Trail
Georgia
4.4 mi207 ftgain
TrailEasy

Nancy Town Lake & Falls Loop Trail
Georgia
3.9 mi843 ftgain
TrailModerate

Lake Russell Loop Trail
Georgia
4.7 mi1,266 ftgain
TrailModerate

Broad River Trail
Georgia
7.7 mi1,677 ftgain
TrailDifficult

Currahee Mountain Trail
Georgia
5.3 mi1,168 ftgain
TrailModerate
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