Lake Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas
in Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forests
Reported open. Checked 2026-08-05.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageLake Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas
Adjacent to the nearby Lake Russell Campground the 100-acre lake is easy to access grass beach area, boat ramp, group pavillon, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area. There are numerous hiking and biking trails including Lake Russell Loop Trail, Sourwood Trail, swimming, and located nearby is Ladyslipper Equestrian, hiking, and biking trail and the Sourwood hiking and biking trail at the Nancytown Day Use and Trailhead. Fishing, boating, kayaking, and paddle boarding opportunities abound. Trolling motor and non-motorized boating only allowed on Lake Russell. This bucolic getaway is sure to become an outdoor destination for the entire family!
Before you go
Season
Year round
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
Picnic and Swim Site: $5/non-commercial vehicle per day and Boat Launch and Trailhead Parking: $5/vehicle/day https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP21154 Nancytown Day Use $5/vehicle/day https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP21152
Hours
Lake Russell Boat Ramp is open year-round. Beach facilities are open for the season.
Restrictions
Day use sites only and the areas are closed between Sunset and Sunrise. Hunters must be at least 150 yards (450 feet) from any developed recreation areas including day-use sites, recreation facilities/equipment, or campgrounds to hunt or discharge a firearm.
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