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This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating. Recreation The campground has easy access to the beach area, boat ramp, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area. There are numerous hiking and biking trails including the Lady Slipper Trail, Lake Russell Foot Trail, Rhododendron Trail and Sourwood Trail. Swimming, fishing and boating opportunities abound. Facilities The campground offers 42 campsites for tents and RVs, however there are no hook ups. Campsites have a fire ring, picnic table and lantern hook. Water is available throughout the campground via water hydrants. Bathrooms are have flush toilets with showers. The campground area includes a grass covered beach and swimming area, picnic shelter/picnic area, biking, boat launch, fishing dock and dump station. Natural Features Nestled in the Chattahoochee Oconee Forest, 100-acre Lake Russell is an ideal summer camping location because of the cool mountain air. There are two paved campground loops for easy access to anything you might want to do here. Nearby Attractions Visitors to the area can enjoy exploring Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Cornelia, GA; and the Chenocetah Fire Tower. ADA Access: N
Take Ga 365/U.S. 23 North from Gainesville past Cornelia to Hwy 197. Turn right for approximately 3 miles until dead-end. Right on Dicks Hill Parkway for approx.3/4 mile. Turn left onto the paved Lake Russell Road.
It’s a beautiful loop trail although the markings are not great. Easy to get lost in areas so you definitely want to have gps, a good idea of the trail, or go in higher traffic times when the trail is more worn. You have to cross water a few times on the trail, one by walking across a spillway, one by walking across a fall (find well placed rocks), and one across a small creek (across a log). Your feet are likely to get wet at least once!
Nice lake park with a decent lake trail and a couple of wooded loops. Scenery isn’t spectacular in the winter, but I bet there are lots of birds in the spring, and there’s a nice family beach for summer. Friendly rangers.
Lake Russell trail is not completely loop so don’t get lost. And the direction is not correct.
Brought the dogs here on a week day and had an amazing time. Lots of area to explore and some great trails that are an easy walk, with beautiful views.
