Lake Russell Recreation Area is a national park campground at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest in Habersham County, Georgia. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Lake Russell Recreation Area is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 67 ft. Campers rate it 4.3/5 across 153 reviews.
Other campgrounds at Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest include Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area, Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area, Andrew's Cove Campground and Upper Chattahoochee River Campground.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 1 · 2024: 5 · 2025: 22
Address
Lakemont, Georgia
Coordinates
34.4931, -83.4950
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
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