2650 Russell State Park Road
Elberton
Georgia, 30635
(706) 213-2045
Richard B. Russell State Park is a campground or RV park located in Elberton.
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 championship golf course, Arrowhead Pointe, was named 2nd Best New Affordable Public Course in America by Golf Digest in 2005. The course features a LEED Certified clubhouse, golf pro, and junior/senior citizen discounts. 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. Located 8 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road.
Nearby restaurants include Clifford's Restaurant, Wendy's Old Fashioned Hamburgers approximately 7.6 km away, and La Fogata.
Places to stay within 20km of Richard B. Russell State Park include Quality Inn Hartwell, Hampton Inn Hartwell GA approximately 14.5 km away, The Sandbar, Sunset Ridge Campground approximately 4.5 km away, and Shade Tree Cabins. Llc.