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Richard B. Russell Park
Located on a 26,500-acre lake, Richard B. Russell
State Park offers some of the state's finest fishing and boating. All
facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming
beach. The park's new 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. Connecting trails to most park
facilities are planned for the future. 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.
Facilities
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2,700 Acres
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28 Tent, Trailer, RV Sites
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10 Cottages
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26,500-Acre Lake
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Swimming Beach
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Boat Ramps
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3 Picnic Shelters
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2.2-Mile Nature Trail
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Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental
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Rowing Area
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Disc Golf Course
Directions
Located 9 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville
Road.
Park Hours
8 a.m. - Dark
Park Office Hours: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. (subject to change)
Richard B. Russell State Park
2650 Russell State Park Road
Elberton, GA 30635
706/213-2045
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