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Lake Russell contains 26,650 acres of water and 540 miles of shoreline. And 26,500 acres of public land surrounds the lake.

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Richard B. Russell
Dam and Lake
 4144 Russell Dam Drive
Elberton, GA 30635-9271

Phone Numbers
 706-213-3400
or toll free at
1-800-944-7207

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Welcome to Richard B. Russell
 Dam and Lake

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Welcome to Richard B. Russell Lake and Dam Project, the most recent multi-purpose water resource development built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District. Due to Federal Laws that prohibit private exclusive use of public lands surrounding the lake, the area remains strikingly beautiful and picturesque. Many visitors express their appreciation with the Corps for maintaining the aesthetic qualities of the lake and shoreline – a unique experience for most 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.

Please stop by our Visitor Center located in the Operations Manager’s Office approximately 4 miles south of Georgia State Highway 72 just off the Bobby Brown State Park Road. Here you can purchase maps of the lake, Golden Age or Golden Access cards, and Annual Parking Passes. We also have a variety of brochures and pamphlets that will assist you during your visit to the Richard B. Russell Lake and Dam Project.

Visitor Center and office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday, 8:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m.

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Corps Day Use Passes Available at Russell Lake Office
 


Annual Passes for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers day use areas are now available!  The passes are $30 each and are valid for one year from the date of purchase. The pass allows unlimited nationwide use of all day use fee areas managed by the Corps.  Passes may be purchased in person at the Russell Lake Office (using cash, check or credit card, by phone (using credit card) toll-free at 1-800-944-7207, or by mail (using check or credit card).  Annual passes are also available at the Hartwell Lake and Thurmond Lake Offices.  Click HERE for related news release.
 
 Russell Lake Clean Up Campaign
Thanks for your help!
The annual Russell Lake Clean Up Campaign was held August 27 through September 27.  Over 100 volunteers picked up litter along Russell Lake during that time period.  A big thanks to those that volunteered and to everyone else that helps keep the lake clean!

 

 

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Richard B. Russell
Dam and Lake
 4144 Russell Dam Drive
Elberton, GA 30635-9271

Phone Numbers
 706-213-3400
or toll free at
1-800-944-7207

 
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                                                                                                            Page last updated: October 29, 2008