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See the Richard B. Russell Lake website for additional information. Primary recreational opportunities are listed below.
Visitor Center
NRMC & PPVC (706) 213-3400
Directions & Lake History/Factoid
Directions: Located on the Georgia / South Carolina border, 20 miles east of Elberton, GA, and 8 miles west
of
Calhoun, SC off US 72.
Lake History
Factoid: Richard B. Russell Lake and Dam is located in the upper reaches of the Savannah River Basin.
The 26,650-acre lake is surrounded by 26,500 acres of land and is known for being a quiet
and
pristine lake. Federal regulations prohibit private exclusive use of public lands
surrounding
the lake. This has created a unique tranquil and remote recreation experience for outdoor
enthusiasts in the area. With its undeveloped shorelines, Russell Lake provides an outdoor
experience that goes beyond just fishing; visitors enjoy the beautiful scenery as well as
the
abundant wildlife. Visitors to Russell Lake can enjoy a wide variety of recreational
activities
as well, including water sports, hunting, hiking, picnicking, camping, and fishing.
Age & Disability Discount Passes
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recreation Services Status
Please see the list below for USACE managed areas. Other parks run by state or private marinas are not included in the list below. Please contact the state or private marina for additional information.
Open
Partially Open
Closed
Status Unknown
31 Recreation areas at Richard B. Russell Lake
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Allen Creek Ramp
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Beaverdam Marina
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Beergarden Ramp
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Blue Hole Recreation Area
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A GS
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Calhoun Falls Bank Fishing Area
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Calhoun Falls State Park
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A GS
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Coldwater Creek Pier
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Coldwater Creek Ramp
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Dam Fishing Pier
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A GS
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Dry Fork Creek Ramp
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Elbert Ramp
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Felkel Ramp
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Gregg Shoals Ramp
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Harper's Ferry Ramp
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Hwy 181 Pier
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Jim Rampey Park and Ramp
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Latimer Ramp & Pier
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Manor
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Mccalla Natural Area
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Middelton Ramp
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Millwood Ramp
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Mountain View State Recreation Area
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Pearl Mill Ramp
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Richard B. Russell Powerplant Visitor Center
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Richard B. Russell Project Visitor Center
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Richard B. Russell State Park
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Sander Ferry Ramp
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Sc Dam Overlook
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Shuck Pen Eddy Ramp
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Smith Mcgee Ramp
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Wilson Creek Access
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Corps Managed
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Managed by Others in Italics |
$ Corps Fees Collected
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| Camping |
| E | Electric Campsites |
| N | Non-electric Campsites |
| P | Primitive Campsites |
| G | Group Camping |
| D | Dump Station |
| Fishing |
| C | Fish Cleaning Stations |
| D | Fishing Docks |
| P | Fishing Piers |
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| Picnic |
| A | Picnic Area |
| G | Group Picnic |
| GS | Group Picnic Shelter |
| Swimming |
| BE | Beach |
| P | Swimming Pool |
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| Trails |
| B | Bike Trails |
| Q | Equestrian Trails |
| H | Hiking Trails |
| I | Hiking Trails - Interpretive |
| R | Off Road Vehicle Trails |
| F | Fitness Trails |
| W | Water Trails |
| S | Snow Mobile Trails |
| CC | Cross Country Skiing Trails |
| M | Multipurpose Trails |
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