Located on a 26,500-acre lake, Richard B. Russell State Park offers some of the states finest fishing and boating. The parks campground and fully equipped cottages are located on or near the waters 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. Connecting trails link most park facilities. 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 Ruckers Bottom and lies deep within the waters of Lake Richard B. Russell. All park facilities are designed for wheelchair accessibility, including the swimming beach. Located 8 miles northeast of Elberton off Ga. Hwy. 77 on Ruckersville Road.
Location:
2650 Russell State Park Rd, Elberton Georgia 30635
Telephone
706-213-2045 Toll Free: 800-864-7275 Fax 706-213-2080
Other Georgia State Parks nearby:
(Elberton) Bobby Brown State Park
(Lincolnton) Elijah Clark State Park
(Winder) Fort Yargo State Park
(Hartwell) Hart Falls State Park
(Elberton) Richard B. Russel State Park
(Lavonia) Tugaloo State Park
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04/15 Coming to The Elberton area
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Madison Fest Madison GA April37 Madison Fest features solutions for living a considered and ""greener"" life. This daylong festival takes place on the last Saturday of April each year.
Inman Park Spring Festival Atlanta GA April27-28 During the last weekend in April each year, Inman Park proudly presents a neighborhood festival widely regarded as Atlanta's most spirited and eclectic. Highlights include: Atlanta's biggest Street Market, A juried Arts and Crafts Show, The city's quirkiest and most colorful Parade, The Tour of Homes, Live music, A Dance Festival, Children's Activities, Food and beverages.
Sacred Heart Garden Festival Augusta GA April26-28 Historic Sacred Heart Cultural Center in downtown Augusta, GA will be the focus for classic southern gardening during its annual garden festival. Join us as we celebrate the advent of spring and raise funds to support the magnificent sacred heart cultural center.
Celebrate Clayton Clayton GA April27-28 Celebrate Clayton is an Arts, Music, Crafts and Gardening event for all ages, with mouth-watering food and a super kids program. Set in the spectacular North Georgia Mountains Celebrate Clayton is held annually the last weekend in April.
Indie South Fair Athens GA May4 The event includes musical performances, DJs, food carts, workshops, kids' crafting and a vintage market.
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