Muddy Spokes
Ride the trails or just ride in the mud. Join the Muddy Spokes Club and you'll be introduced to some 68 miles of mountain bike trails... from not so hard to downright exhausting.
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Richard B. Russell State Park
Looking to swing the golf clubs without breaking the bank? Well look no further. This 18-hole course is right in your backyard! This big park also offers some of the finest fishing and boating in the state. A nature trail follows the shoreline to one of the oldest steel pin bridges in the area and six gorgeous miles of wooded hiking and biking trails are also available. So camp and hike, picnic and fish, or sun and swim, there is so much to do in this great state park.
Activities at Richard B. Russell State Park
Hiking
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Golfing
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Golfing
Disc/Mini Golf
Camping
Picnicking
Hiking
There are 6 great miles of hiking trails. Come hit the trail and explore this wonderful park!
There are 6 great miles of hiking trails. Come hit the trail and explore this wonderful park!
Biking
Bicycles are allowed on the 6 miles of trails at the park. Kids bring your helmet and water bottle.
Bicycles are allowed on the 6 miles of trails at the park. Kids bring your helmet and water bottle.
Boating
The lake is very popular with boaters and skiers. Canoes and pedal boats are available for rent.
The lake is very popular with boaters and skiers. Canoes and pedal boats are available for rent.
Fishing
Be sure to bring your tackle, because this is a fisherman's dream. The fish are always biting at Russell Lake.
Be sure to bring your tackle, because this is a fisherman's dream. The fish are always biting at Russell Lake.
Swimming
The lakeside beach is a perfect place to swim and soak up the sun.
Golfing
This unique course is situated on a peninsula within the state park and the water views are stunning, with 10 of the 18 holes skirting Lake Richard B. Russell. Golfers will find an 18-hole course at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course.
For information and rates visit www.arrowheadpointegolf.com
This unique course is situated on a peninsula within the state park and the water views are stunning, with 10 of the 18 holes skirting Lake Richard B. Russell. Golfers will find an 18-hole course at Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course.
For information and rates visit www.arrowheadpointegolf.com
Disc/Mini Golf
Richard B. Russell has an 18-hole disc golf course. (fee)
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/RichardBRussell
Camping
This park has many affordable outdoor camping options:
This park has many affordable outdoor camping options:
- 28 Tent, Trailer, and RV Campsites - cable TV hookups
Picnicking
The park offers various clean, affordable picnic shelters:
The park offers various clean, affordable picnic shelters:
- 3 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter (seats 175)
Contact Richard B. Russell State Park
Main Contact
Park (706) 213-2045
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Golf (706) 283-6000
Reservations (800) 864-7275
Golf (706) 283-6000
Hours of Operation
Park Hours
7 AM - 10 PM
Office Hours
8 AM - 5 PM
Events at Richard B. Russell State Park
Disc Golf Training DayRichard B. Russell State Park – Elberton, GA
Saturday, Sep 25, 2010
Learn about one of the newest sports in Georgia, disc golf. Limited amount of discs available for loan. Bring your own if you have one. 706-213-2045.
Facilities at Richard B. Russell State Park
For rates visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/RichardBRussell
- 2,508 Acres
- 28 Tent, Trailer, RV Campsites - cable TV hookups
- 17 Cottages
- Cottages #1 and #2 are dog friendly cottages (fee required per dog, max 2)
- 3 Picnic Shelters
- Group Shelter (seats 175)
- Arrowhead Pointe Golf Course (18-Holes)
- Disc Golf
- Lake and Swimming Beach
- Rowing Area
- Volleyball
Clubs at Richard B. Russell State Park
Golf Walkers
Join the club and save on greens fees at the three north Georgia state park courses. Membership is just $69 and includes four 18-hole greens fees, a water bottle, pedometer, yardage book and health book. It's all part of the Department of Natural Resources' Get Outdoors Georgia campaign.
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Join the club and save on greens fees at the three north Georgia state park courses. Membership is just $69 and includes four 18-hole greens fees, a water bottle, pedometer, yardage book and health book. It's all part of the Department of Natural Resources' Get Outdoors Georgia campaign.
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Programs at Richard B. Russell State Park
Junior Ranger Gopher Badge
A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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A new GO Georgia badge has been added to the successful Junior Ranger Program. Kids ages 7 - 14 choose from a list of activities to earn their Gopher badge. The younger ones, ages 7 - 10 must complete 5 activities while those in the older group, ages 11 - 14 must work toward completing 8 activities.
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Fishing Tackle Loaner
The Fishing Tackle Loaner Program (FTLP), developed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is a program that provides a way for budding anglers to try fishing without having to purchase any equipment.
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The Fishing Tackle Loaner Program (FTLP), developed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) and Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites is a program that provides a way for budding anglers to try fishing without having to purchase any equipment.
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