Richard B Russell State Park
Open year-round. Park hours are 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily; office hours 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Reservations available up to 14 months in advance through ReserveAmerica. Overnight guests pay a one-time ParkPass fee per vehicle regardless of stay length.
Flood Watch issued October 10 at 10:47PM EDT until October 11 at 2:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible. * WHERE...In Northeast Georgia, the following counties: Elbert, Franklin, Habersham, Hart, Rabun and Stephens. In western North Carolina, the following counties: Avery, Buncombe, Burke, Caldwell, McDowell, Polk, Rutherford, Haywood, Henderson, Macon, Mitchell, Jackson, Transylvania and Yancey. In Upstate South Carolina, the following counties: Abbeville, Anderson, Central Greenville, Greater Oconee, Greater Pickens, Greenville, Greenwood, Laurens, Spartanburg, and Oconee. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low-water crossings may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - As the remnants of Isaias move northward into the lower Ohio Valley, periods of rain will continue. High rainfall rates will continue in short bursts through the overnight hours. By Sunday morning, total accumulations of generally 5 to 8 inches are expected along the southeast-facing Blue Ridge Escarpment, with 2 to 5 inches elsewhere in the watch area. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
Richard B. Russell State Park occupies a prime location on a 26,650-acre U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reservoir straddling the Georgia-South Carolina border, 8 miles northeast of Elberton. The campground features 27 developed sites equipped with 30-amp electric and water hookups, grills or fire rings, and picnic tables. Modern comfort stations provide hot showers, flush toilets, and electrical outlets, while a dump station and coin laundry serve RV campers. Several sites offer cable TV hookups, and WiFi covers the campground, cottages, and office (though not suitable for streaming). Water recreation dominates the park experience. Multiple boat ramps provide lake access for fishing and boating, while the seasonal sand beach draws swimmers. Kayak and canoe rentals are available for paddlers. On land, 6 miles of trails accommodate hiking and biking, and a disc golf course offers another option. The 18-hole Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course operates within the park. The campground layout includes pull-through and back-in sites accommodating equipment up to 35 feet. ADA-accessible sites and facilities are available, including wheelchair-accessible beach access. Twenty cottages provide an alternative to camping, with several designated as dog-friendly.
Directions
From Elberton, take Highway 77 northeast for approximately 8 miles. Turn onto Ruckersville Road and follow signs to the park at 2650 Russell State Park Drive, Elberton, GA 30635.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | Yes |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $34 - $225 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (706) 213-2045 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
Availability
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