Richard B. Russell State Park - Elberton (GA)

4 /5 Scott Craig: I enjoyed the Park today. We hiked 2.7 miles. Beautiful sunny yet cool hiking weather.

3 /5 Sumit Agrawal: My family and I recently spent a weekend at Richard B. Russell State Park. We stayed in one of the cottages, which was conveniently accessible with a keypad entry – a nice touch since we arrived late. While the park offers a decent 18-hole golf course (Im not a golfer, so I cant speak to its quality), hiking trails left something to be desired compared to other larger parks. There were enough options to get some exercise, though. We tried our luck fishing off the pier but only managed to catch a few small bass. The beach looked nice, but the cooler weather kept it empty. Luckily, we brought our kayak and had a great time out on the water. The cottage itself was a bit of a mixed bag. While it was adequate, the shower facilities were just average, and the kitchen was less stocked than we had expected. Overall: If youre looking for a relaxing weekend getaway with some outdoor options, Richard B. Russell State Park could be a decent spot. For keen hikers, it might not be the best choice, but it offers golfing, fishing, and a place to unwind. Just be sure to manage your expectations for the accommodations. Tips: -If youre arriving late, the keypad entry on cottages is very convenient. -Bring your own fishing gear and potentially kayaks/canoes. -Dont expect luxury accommodations in the cottages – theyre basic but functional.

4 /5 gapeppy: Stayed in a lakefront cabin in January primarily looking for dark skies for star/planet gazing; worked out great. Cabins are functional, a little worn with a screened deck, picnic table, inside fireplace and outside fire ring. Each cabin has its own floating dock (all the docks are different construction and modestly different sizes). Our cabin was about ~50 feet above the lake with a downhill dirt path from cabin to dock. All in all, skies were clear and we had a great time.

5 /5 Misty Oliver: One of my favorite state parks in Georgia that we have been visiting for about twelve years!

4 /5 Pamela B: I didnt get to explore much of the park because of the weather but what I did see was good. The beach area and trail was clean and well maintained. There was very good signage as we drove through the park. I did manage about half of the trail before I turned back and it was simply beautiful being out in nature in the rain.