Hours
Monday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PMTuesday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sunday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Lake Russell Recreation Area Introduce
Nestled in the heart of Mt Airy, GA, Lake Russell Recreation Area is your gateway to outdoor adventures and relaxation. This charming park offers a variety of activities for nature enthusiasts, including hiking, camping, and scenic exploration. Known for its tranquil environment and diverse trails, Lake Russell Recreation Area provides an ideal escape for those seeking adventure and peace alike.
- Peaceful Environment: Surrounded by lush forests and serene waters, the recreation area offers a peaceful retreat from city life.
- Vibrant Hiking Trails: Explore diverse trails like the Rhododendron Trail, perfect for easy hikes with breathtaking views of small waterfalls. The full lake loop trail is a favorite among visitors, offering stunning scenery and tranquility.
- Comprehensive Facilities: With camping sites and lodging options available, Lake Russell Recreation Area caters to all types of visitors, ensuring comfort and convenience during your stay.
Customers have raved about the area's charm and natural beauty. Many highlight the absence of crowds, allowing for a truly immersive experience in nature. One visitor described their recent hike around the lake as "lovely," while another praised the Rhododendron Trail for its ease and scenic beauty.
- Testimonial 1: "Love hiking this area. Never big crowds and there are some fantastic hiking trails with pretty scenes all around the area. I did the full lake loop the other day - lovely!"
- Testimonial 2: "Rhododendron Trail nice easy hike to 2 Small but scenic water falls"
Whether you're an avid hiker or simply looking for a peaceful retreat, Lake Russell Recreation Area offers something for everyone. Plan your visit today and experience the natural beauty that this hidden gem has to offer!
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Customer Reviews
Love hiking this area. Never big crowds and there are some fantastic hiking trails with pretty scenes all around the area. I did the full lake loop the other day - lovely!
Rhododendron Trail nice easy hike to 2 Small but scenic water falls
It's a really nice place to go swimming and have a relaxing picnic. They have stairs to enter the lake and restrooms with a shower so you can wash off after taking a swim. There are nicely maintained benches and picnic tables with grills so it's easy to bring lunch and have a bite to eat. I had a nice time and enjoyed the lake.
Visited Lake Russell again today. Wonderful time as had by all° What a gloriously peaceful place. Quiet, nature all around. Nice facilities, picnic tables grills and a cool lake for swimming. No motorized boats allowed.
It’s a beautiful loop trail although the markings are not great. Easy to get lost in areas so you definitely want to have gps, a good idea of the trail, or go in higher traffic times when the trail is more worn. You have to cross water a few times on the trail, one by walking across a spillway, one by walking across a fall (find well placed rocks), and one across a small creek (across a log). Your feet are likely to get wet at least once!
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