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Lake Russell Recreation Area Campground
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF
42-site campground on Lake Russell with both tent and RV options. Reservation only. Good for families who want water access without a long drive into the high mountains.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (from metro Atlanta / Conyers)
- ~1h 30m
- Access
- Any vehicle · paved road
- Hike-in
- Drive-up / no significant hike
- Pass required
- None for camping (Senior/Access often 50% off camping)
- Parking
- Included
- Camping fee
- $24 single / $48 double
- Max stay
- 14 days
- Reservation
- RequiredWindow: Year-round reservable
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft
Availability
Live calendars are available for reservable Recreation.gov campgrounds. This site is first-come or not linked to a numeric facility ID yet.
Check on Recreation.gov →Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Lake Russell
- ▸Swimming / fishing
- ▸Boat ramp nearby
Amenities
Flush toilets (Loop A)Water spigotsPicnic tablesFire ringsLake access
Sample 2-night immersion plan
Adjust dates once you lock the reservation. This is a starting template.
Day 0 — Departure
- Leave with buffer for the ~1h 30m + grocery / ice stop
- Arrive, set up camp, short walk to orient
- Simple dinner + early night if traveling after work
Day 1 — Main immersion
- Explore: Lake Russell
- Explore: Swimming / fishing
- Longer hike or creek time in the afternoon
- Campfire, quiet evening
Day 2 — Morning + departure
- Slow morning, coffee, short walk
- Pack out (Leave No Trace)
- Optional stop on the way home