What does it cost to visit Richard B. Russell State Park?

Entry to Richard B. Russell State Park costs $10 per vehicle daily ParkPass (annual $70). Hours: Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.

Do you need a reservation or ticket to visit Richard B. Russell State Park?

No, day use at Richard B. Russell State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

What are the visitor center hours at Richard B. Russell State Park?

Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pro Shop 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Arrowhead Pointe Café 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).

Can I swim at Richard B. Russell State Park?

Yes, Russell Lake is open to swimming at Richard B. Russell State Park.

Are there cabins at Richard B. Russell State Park?

Yes, Richard B. Russell State Park has cabins available.

State park

Richard B. Russell State Park

The park entrance is 6.5 miles from Lowndesville. 27 campsites. Day use costs $10 per vehicle daily ParkPass (annual $70). Hours: Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m. Richard B. Russell State Park is a state park in Elbert County, Georgia.

Richard B. Russell State Park map

Richard B. Russell State Park boundary from USGS PAD-US or the managing agency, simplified for display. Not for navigation or legal boundaries.

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Fire restrictions

Agency fire restriction orders for this unit are not tracked here yet. Restrictions change with the season, so check the current orders before any campfire, stove or target shooting.

County and local burn bans may also apply on private, state, or county land nearby. On federal land, follow the land manager's order; off it, follow the strictest county or local rule that applies. When both touch your trip, obey both.

Common questions

: Richard B. Russell State Park has 27 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.
: Entry to Richard B. Russell State Park costs $10 per vehicle daily ParkPass (annual $70). Hours: Park 7 a.m.–10 p.m.
: No, day use at Richard B. Russell State Park does not need a reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.
: Richard B. Russell State Park is 6.5 miles from Lowndesville.
: Office 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Pro Shop 8 a.m.–5 p.m. Arrowhead Pointe Café 8:30 a.m.–4 p.m (as of September 30, 2026).
: Yes, Russell Lake is open to swimming at Richard B. Russell State Park.
: Yes, Richard B. Russell State Park has cabins available.

Before you go

Richard B. Russell State Park is 6.5 miles from Lowndesville.

Day use needs no reservation; pay the entry fee on arrival.

Wi-Fi available

Camping at Richard B. Russell State Park

Richard B. Russell State Park has 27 developed campsites. Sites can be reserved in advance.

Reserve a site with the park's booking system

What to see

Golf course Mentioned in Wikipedia park article

Swimming

Russell Lake

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