US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Habersham County, Georgia.
| Managed by | USDA Forest Service (Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest) |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 41 |
| Site types | 32 standard, no electric, 9 tent only no electric |
| RV hookups | Full hookups at 1 sites |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 67 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Phone | (706) 778-8427 |
| Address | 3059 Lake Russell Road, Mt. Airy, GA, 30563 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Lake Russell Recreation Area before you go.
This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone, swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking (on and off road), fishing and boating (electric, wind, or human powered), wildlife, foliage, camping, Recreation The Lake Russell Recreation Area maintains a swim beach for those hot summer days, along with plenty of picnic spaces with tables and grills to help fuel your day in the mountains. No dogs on the beach please, and no shore fishing within the swim area boundary. The Nancytown Recreation area adjoins the Lake Russell Rec Area and includes several popular trailheads as well as the smaller Nancytown Lake.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Lake Russell Recreation Area is in Habersham County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.