Richard
B. Russell State Park - Elberton, GA
 
 
 
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Overview
Richard B. Russell State Park offers activities of all types. Their
cottages are new, and they held a dedication ceremony in May of 1997. Each cottage
features two bedrooms, each with two double beds and two full baths. The kitchen is
fully equipped with eating and cooking utensils, refrigerator, stove, microwave oven and a
coffee maker. The living room/dining room combination is comfortably furnished and
includes television and fireplace. A screened porch, complete with rocking chairs,
offers a relaxing view of the lake. Each cottage either has it's own dock or shared
with the cottage next door. Check out time is at 11AM Rates are $61-81 per
night depending on the time of year of your visit. Senior and Disabled Georgia
Veteran's discounts are available during certain times of the year. For more info on
the cottages click on the cottage floor plan button above or cottage
info here.
The park also offers bike and walking trails
for all ages. There are a total of 4.94 miles of beautiful nature trails, which
connect most of the facilities on the park. You may take the connecting trail
between the beach area and cottage area. Most of the trail is flat and runs close
to the main road. The woods are a mixture of hardwoods and pines. This trail
is 1.5 miles in length, offers viewing of some wildlife during different times of the
year, has a steel bridge near the main road, and is open to bicycle or foot traffic.
For more info on trails at this park click here.
The park also offers camping. Camping on
one of the parks twenty-eight campsites will be an experience that you will never
forget. The singing of birds and the fresh smell of cooking fills the
campground. For more info on camping at this park click
here.
Activities & Amenities
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Swimming |
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Biking |
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Tent Camping |
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Hiking Trails |
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Fishing |
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RV Camping |
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Canoeing |
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Picnicking |
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Restrooms |
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Playground |
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Laundry |
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Dump Station |
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Handicapped Access |
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Telephones |
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Sail Boating |
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Disc Golf Course |
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Cottages |
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Boat Ramp |
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Beach Vollyball |
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Nearby Attractions
Bobby Brown State Park
Watson Mill Bridge State Park
Ty Cobb Museum
Victoria Bryant State Park
Hart State Park
Richard B. Russell Dam and Powerplant
Granite Museum and Georgia Guide Stones
Park Times and Information
Park
Hours 7AM - 10PM
Office Hours 8AM - 5PM
Telephone 706-213-2045
Address:
Richard B. Russell State Park
2650 Russell State Park Drive
Elberton, GA 30635
Park Pass Information
A $2 daily or $25 annual parking fee is
required. The ParkPass is valid at all state parks visited that day, and Wednesdays
are free days. Annual ParkPasses are sold at park offices (senior discounts
available) or by calling (404) 657-9851.
Some information has been provided by GA State Parks Dept.
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