Lake Russell Recreation Area Campground
USFS — Chattahoochee-Oconee NF
Photo from the managing agency (Recreation.gov / agency). Confirm current conditions before you go.
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.
Location
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34.45000, -83.35000 · ~1,100 ft
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Trip-ready check
Live · National Weather Service · updated 8:20 AMWhat to check the night before you leave — forecast, alerts, and daylight for Toccoa, GA.
Today
93°F
Sunny
1% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Tonight
70°F
Mostly Clear
3% rain · wind 3 mph
Friday
94°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15% rain · wind 1 to 5 mph
Friday Night
70°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Saturday
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms
88% rain · wind 0 to 5 mph
Saturday Night
69°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
79% rain · wind 0 to 3 mph
Forecast: weather.gov point forecast. Conditions change — re-check the morning you leave.
Everything you need to know
- Drive time (approx. 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
- Required · Recreation.govWindow: Year-round reservable
- Elevation
- 1,100 ft
Schedule this trip
This place books through Recreation.gov, not Recreation.gov — so there is no live calendar here. Save your planned dates, then reserve on Recreation.gov (link below) so the site is actually yours.
Planning Lake Russell Recreation Area Campground
Must-sees & highlights
- ▸Lake Russell
- ▸Swimming / fishing
- ▸Boat ramp nearby
Amenities
Sample 2-night immersion plan
A starting template — not a booked itinerary. Adjust once you lock dates on Recreation.gov or with a host.
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
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