Lake Russell Recreation Area

Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest

🏕️ CampgroundChattahoochee NF / Blue RidgeGeorgia⭐ 4.0 (114)

🟢 7 open windows as of Sep 10 — soonest Thu Sep 10–Sun Sep 13

Availability checked just now · changes fast, verify before you drive

🔥 Just opened — our latest scan caught 3 cancellations here, marked below

🐕 Dogs allowed — all 42 sites here that publish a pet policy say yes.

Per-site pet policy from Recreation.gov site details (RIDB), checked 1d ago.

📈 CampSage caught 5 cancellations here in the last 7 days — set an alert below to catch the next one.

Book / check availability →🧭 Directions

💡 In short

Lake Russell Recreation Area in Georgia has 7 open booking windows on Recreation.gov right now, the soonest Thu Sep 10–Sun Sep 13. Reserve directly through the booking link above — cancellations go fast. To catch future openings the instant they appear, set a free CampSage cancellation alert.

📅 Open dates

Thu Sep 10 – Sun Sep 133 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened just now👥 9 in a row, LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #34–LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #42D next to each othersites #01, #02, #03, #04, #08, #09, #10, #11, #12, #13, #15, #17, #18, #19, #23, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #31, #32, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42D

Thu Sep 10 – Sat Sep 122 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened just nowsites #33

Fri Sep 11 – Mon Sep 143 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 12 in a row, LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #08–LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #19 next to each othersites #14, #16, #01, #02, #03, #04, #08, #09, #10, #11, #12, #13, #15, #17, #18, #19, #23, #25, #26, #27, #28, #29, #31, #32, #34, #35, #36, #37, #38, #39, #40, #41, #42D

Sun Sep 13 – Wed Sep 163 nightsbook these dates →🔥 just openedopened just now👥 3 in a row, LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #05–LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #07 next to each othersites #05, #06, #07, #20, #21, #22

Mon Sep 14 – Thu Sep 173 nightsbook these dates →opened 19h agosites #30D

Fri Sep 18 – Mon Sep 213 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →👥 3 in a row, LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #05–LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #07 next to each othersites #05, #06, #07, #20, #21, #22, #30D

Fri Nov 6 – Mon Nov 93 nights🗓 weekendbook these dates →opened 19h agosites #33

📷 What these sites look like

Photos of sites that are open right now, from recreation.gov. Angles vary by park — usually the site and its parking pad.

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #01 — Another view — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #01** · Another viewRaponi

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #01 — Back in site — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #01** · Back in siteDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #02 — Site is adjacent to creek — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #02** · Site is adjacent to creekDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #02 — Large back in primitive site. Short walk to tent pad — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #02** · Large back in primitive site. Short walk to tent padDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #03 — Large back in primitive site. Tent pad is up the stairs — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #03** · Large back in primitive site. Tent pad is up the stairsDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #03 — Tent pad — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #03** · Tent padDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #04 — Large open, flat primitive site. Back in required — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #04** · Large open, flat primitive site. Back in requiredDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #04 — Adjacent to creek — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #04** · Adjacent to creekDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #08 — Large primitive site — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #08** · Large primitive siteDan Woodall

Campsite LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #09 — Primitive back in site — **Site LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA #09** · Primitive back in siteDan Woodall

⚡ EV charging nearby

Nearest DC fast charging: 3.2 mi away (straight line).

⚡ Georgia Power3.2 midirections →

⚡ Georgia Power16.8 midirections →

⚡ EVgo16.8 midirections →

Distances are straight-line, not driving — the road can be much longer where a river, a lake or a canyon sits in between. From OpenStreetMap — community-mapped, so plug types can lag reality. Verify on your charging network’s app before counting on a charger.

🔭 Planning further ahead?

We watch the next 60 days closely — that's where cancellations show up. recreation.gov takes bookings out to about March 2027, so there may be 2+ night stays past our window.

📊 How often sites open up here

These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

🏕️ About this campground

💵 $24–$48/nightStandard NonelectricTent Only Nonelectric🎒 biking🎒 car camping🎒 fishing🎒 hiking🎒 swimming

Ratings

4.0★★★★☆114 ratings

5★57

4★28

3★12

2★6

1★11

Star ratings from recreation.gov (they don't publish written review text). Read & leave reviews on recreation.gov ↗

📶 Cell coverage camper-reported

T-Mobile2.1/4

AT&T1.6/4

Verizon1.4/4

Sprint retired2.3/4

💡 Insider tips from campers

❓ Lake Russell Recreation Area FAQ

How do I reserve a campsite at Lake Russell Recreation Area?

Lake Russell Recreation Area in Georgia takes campsite reservations through Recreation.gov. On this page, use the “Book / check availability” button to open the live booking page, see which dates are free, and reserve your site.

How much does it cost to camp at Lake Russell Recreation Area?

Campsite fees at Lake Russell Recreation Area run about $24–$48/night, as listed by Recreation.gov. Exact rates vary by site type, number of campers, and season.

How can I get a spot at Lake Russell Recreation Area when it's fully booked?

Popular campgrounds like Lake Russell Recreation Area often fill months ahead, but campers cancel every day and those sites reopen for booking. CampSage checks availability for you and sends a free email the instant a cancellation opens — set an alert on this page and you can grab the spot before anyone else.

How often do campsites open up at Lake Russell Recreation Area?

CampSage's scans caught 24 openings at Lake Russell Recreation Area over the last 30 days, on 21 separate days, most of them for stays anywhere from same-day to about 4 days out and the openings typically covered 3 nights. These are the openings our own scans saw — not a figure the booking system publishes. We re-check availability several times a day, so the real number can be higher.

Is Lake Russell Recreation Area a good campground?

Lake Russell Recreation Area holds an average rating of 4.0/5 from 114 camper ratings on Recreation.gov. The full star breakdown is shown above.

Is there cell service at Lake Russell Recreation Area?

Of the carriers campers have reported on at Lake Russell Recreation Area, T-Mobile rates highest at 2.1 out of 5 from 19 reports. See the carrier-by-carrier breakdown above — service can still vary by campsite, terrain, and weather.

Where is Lake Russell Recreation Area located?

Lake Russell Recreation Area is located in Chattahoochee NF / Blue Ridge, Georgia. Tap “Directions” above for driving directions, or see nearby campgrounds lower on this page.

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