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     Richard B. Russell State Park

Reservations (800) 864-7275
Park (706) 213-2045
Golf (706) 283-6000

Located on a 26,500-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the state's finest fishing and boating. The park's campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the water's edge for a relaxing getaway. A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area, loops through the adjoining woods and returns to the beach. The park's 18-hole championship golf course, Arrowhead Pointe, was named 2nd Best New Affordable Public Course in America by Golf Digest in 2005. The course features a LEED Certified clubhouse, golf pro, and junior/senior citizen discounts. Several Indian sites were excavated near the park in 1980 before the lake was filled, indicating that Paleo-Indians lived in the area more than 10,000 years ago. This area is now called Rucker's Bottom and lies deep within the waters of Lake Richard B. Russell. All park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach.



Park Hours: 7AM-10PM
Office Hours: 8AM-5PM

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  • 28 Campsites - Reserve
  • 17 Cottages - Reserve
  • 3 Picnic Shelters - Reserve
  • 1 Group Shelter - Reserve
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    Events

    Get Outdoors Georgia Walk "Fore" Your Health
    Tuesday, Jun 3, 2008
    Tuesdays repeats weekly
    (Repeats From Tuesday, Jun 3, 2008 until Tuesday, Aug 26, 2008.) 

    Walk 18 holes at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course at Richard B. Russell on any Tuesday in June, July and August for $10.00. Tee time is required. $3 parking. 877-405-4653.
    Get Outdoors Georgia Georgia Junior Golf Tour - Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course
    Saturday and Sunday 8 AM - 5 PM
    (From Saturday, Aug 9, 2008 until Sunday, Aug 10, 2008.) 

    The seventh in a series of eight golf tournaments for boys and girls, ages 6 to 18, based on 18 to 36 holes of play. Registration required and can be done online. Parents can serve as caddies...  $75 - $125. 1-866-317-7789.


    Facilities
    2,508 Acres
    28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites ($25) - cable TV hookups
    17 Cottages ($110-$120)
    Cottages #1 and #2 are dog friendly cottages
    3 Picnic Shelters ($30)
    Group Shelter (seats 175, $200)
    Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course (18-Holes) ($41-$46 with cart)
    Lake and Swimming Beach
    Rowing Area


    Activities
    Golf
    Disc Golf
    Fishing and Boating
    Waterskiing and Rowing
    Canoe and Pedal Boat Rental
    Beach Volleyball
    Swimming
    Hiking and Bicycling - 6 miles of trails


    Nearby Attractions
    Bobby Brown State Park
    Watson Mill Bridge State Park
    Victoria Bryant State Park and Golf Course
    Hart State Park
    Richard B. Russell Dam and Lake
    Georgia Guidestones
    Granite Museum
    Great Lakes of Georgia
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  •   Address/Directions
    Richard B. Russell State Park
    2650 Russell State Park Rd
    Elberton , GA 30635

    Located 8 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road.

     
     
    Make reservations using the options above or call 1-800-864-7275 (Monday-Friday, 8AM-8PM; Saturday-Sunday, 9AM-5PM EST).
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