Russell Park
Russell Park is an Army Corps of Engineers campground in Texas. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- Army Corps of Engineers campground
- Location
- Texas
- Coordinates
- 30.67750, -97.75917
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting, Mountain Biking, Paddling, Picnicking, Swimming Site, Water Sports, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 512-930-5253
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Russell Park
Overview Russell Park is located on the west side of Georgetown Lake, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail. Recreation Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains black bass, white bass, hybrid stripers, white crappie and channel and flathead catfish, but it's most known for its abundance of smallmouth bass. Fishing docks are located on the shore within the campground. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26-mile rugged path winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail extends completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to hiking and biking. Hunting is available for small game species such as dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white-tailed deer. Hunting is by permit only. Facilities Russell Park is open year round and offers 27 primitive campsites with drinking water and flush toilets close by. Ten of these campsites have screened shelters which contain bunk beds with no bedding. Additional amenities include a Swim Beach and Day Use Area. The Swim Beach and Day Use Area is closed annually from November to March. Natural Features Georgetown Lake is a reservoir on the North Fork San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nea
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump Station · 47 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Suburban Propane · 5.4 mi
- Low clearances
- 7 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Hogg Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.0 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Cedar Breaks Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 1.4 mi | — | Electric & Water |
| Tejas Park | Private campground | 4.2 mi | — | — |
| Tejas Park | Army Corps of Engineers campground | 4.2 mi | — | No hookups |
| Hunt's Crossing RV Ranch | RV park | 5.5 mi | — | — |
| Central RV Park at Parkside | RV park | 5.8 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.