Lake Russell Recreation Area
Lake Russell Recreation Area is a national forest campground in Georgia. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- Georgia
- Coordinates
- 34.49315, -83.49496
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Swimming Site
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 1-706-778-8427
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lake Russell Recreation Area
Overview This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking (on and off road), fishing and boating (electric, wind, or human powered), wildlife, foliage, camping, Recreation The Lake Russell Recreation Area maintains a swim beach for those hot summer days, along with plenty of picnic spaces with tables and grills to help fuel your day in the mountains. No dogs on the beach please, and no shore fishing within the swim area boundary. The Nancytown Recreation area adjoins the Lake Russell Rec Area and includes several popular trailheads as well as the smaller Nancytown Lake. Parking Access at Nancytown is included for day use visitors to the Lake Russell Recreation Area, and registered campers. No gas motors allowed on Lake Russell, nor the adjacent Nancytown Lake. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources stocks trout in Nancytown Lake four times between March and August. While the Broad River coursing through the adjacent WMA also produces trout for the hearty angler. Many other fish species can be found in both Nancytown Lake and Lake Russell. Mountain bikers will find miles of single track; the Lady Slipper Trail is a popular trail of moderate difficulty. There are many trail options for hikers that include the lake loop as well as the rhododendron trail that connects to the manicured area atop Chenoceta Mountain where the Chenoceta Fire Tower can be found. Additional trails abound in the Lake Russell Wildlife
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Airgas · 23 mi
- Low clearances
- 4 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 35 designated routes (49 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area | National forest campground | 5.1 mi | — | No hookups |
| Currahee RV and Campground | Private campground | 8.7 mi | — | — |
| Don Carter State Park | Private campground | 16 mi | — | — |
| Cracker Barrel #339 | Overnight parking | 16 mi | — | — |
| Yonah Mountain Campground | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
| Yonah Mountain Campground | Private campground | 17 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.