State Park · Georgia
Richard B. Russell State Park
- Location
- Elbert County, Georgia
- Nearest town
- 7.8 miles northeast of Elberton
- Type
- State Park
About Richard B. Russell State Park
2,508 acres of shoreline along Richard B. Russell Lake make up this park. It protects lake frontage while also holding an 18-hole course, Arrowhead Golf Course, alongside picnic shelters and a swimming beach, combining a golf facility with lake recreation on the same grounds.
Hours, fees, camping, reservations and closures are set by the park and change often. Check the official park site before you go.
Getting there
Richard B. Russell State Park is in Elbert County, Georgia, 7.8 miles northeast of Elberton. The Directions button takes you to the park's mapped location; the entrance may be elsewhere, so check the official site for the address to use.
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Facts from Wikidata, checked September 25, 2026. Distances are straight-line.