Lake Russell, GA

AKA: Richard B Russell Lake

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Boat Launch Ramps
Marinas
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Richard B Russell Lake, GA

About Lake Russell

The tranquil setting of Lake Russell awaits your visit for a day on the water. A recreation paradise, Richard B Russell Lake is a 26,650-acre reservoir located on the eastern Georgia border with South Carolina at Calhoun Falls, SC. All types of water sports and on-shore activities are centered around the 540 miles of shoreline of Russell Lake. Richard B Russell State Park, and a couple dozen other areas around the lake have boat launch facilities and access to the shoreline. This multi-recreation use lake includes campgrounds, RV hookups, boat launch ramps, lodging, restaurants and marina services to enhance your time here.

Richard B Russell Lake Amenities

Marina: YES
Boat Rental: NO
Boat Launch Ramp: YES
Campgrounds: YES
RV Hookups: YES
Lodging: YES
Convenience Store: YES
Bait & Tackle: YES
Restaurant: YES

Today's Weather & Forecast

Public Boat Launch Ramps & Landings

Anderson Highway Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest corner of the lake, at the south end of the Anderson Highway Bridge, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with paved parking.

Dry Fork Landing Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Dry Fork Landing Drive, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Highway 72 Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest section of the lake, at the west end of the Highway 72 Bridge, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Middleton Church Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Middleton Church Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Pearl Mill Road Boat Launch Ramp
Located mid lake, west side, off Pearl Mill Road, this is a two-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Richard B. Russell State Park Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Coldwater Ramp Drive, this is a six-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Richard B Russell State Park Campground Boat Ramp
Located in the northwest section of the lake, off Campfire Circle, this is a one-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and gravel parking.

Shuck Pen Boat Launch Ramp
Located in the southwest corner of the lake, off Bobby Brown State Park Road, this is a three-lane, concrete ramp with a dock and paved parking.

Marinas

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Campgrounds & RV Parks Nearby

Richard B Russell State Park Campground - 706 213-2045

Pine-Der-Rosa Cabins & RV Campground - 706 213-1708

Broad River Campground - 706 359-2053

Sunset Ridge Campground - 706 988-8091

Fish Species Present

The lake supports populations of largemouth bass, spotted bass, channel catfish, black crappie, white crappie, rainbow trout, bluegill, redbreast sunfish, redear sunfish, white perch, yellow perch and striped bass at Richard B Russell Lake in Georgia.