## Overview

This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming,
camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating.

## Recreation

The campground has easy access to the adjacent beach area, boat ramp, Lake
Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife
management area. There are numerous hiking and biking trails including the
Lady Slipper Trail, Lake Russell Foot Trail, Rhododendron Trail, and Sourwood
Trail. Swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities abound.

## Facilities

The campground has easy access to the adjacent beach area, boat ramp, Lake
Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife
management area. There are numerous hiking and biking trails including the
Lady Slipper Trail, Lake Russell Foot Trail, Rhododendron Trail, and Sourwood
Trail. Swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities abound.

## Natural Features

Nestled in the Chattahoochee Oconee Forest, 100-acre Lake Russell is an ideal
summer camping location because of the cool mountain air. There are two paved
campground loops for easy access to anything you might want to do here.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors to the area can enjoy exploring Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald
Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Cornelia, GA; and the Chenocetah
Fire Tower.

## contact_info

For facility specific information, please call (706) 754-6221.

<h2>Overview</h2>
This North Georgia mountain mecca has something for everyone; swimming, camping, picnicking, hiking, biking, fishing and boating.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>The campground has easy access to the adjacent beach area, boat ramp, <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP21154" rel="nofollow">Lake Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas</a>, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area.  There are numerous hiking and biking trails including the Lady Slipper Trail, Lake Russell Foot Trail, Rhododendron Trail, and Sourwood Trail.  Swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities abound.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>The campground has easy access to the adjacent beach area, boat ramp, <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP21154" rel="nofollow">Lake Russell Boat Launch and Beach Areas</a>, and the adjacent Lake Russell Wildlife management area.  There are numerous hiking and biking trails including the Lady Slipper Trail, Lake Russell Foot Trail, Rhododendron Trail, and Sourwood Trail.  Swimming, fishing, and boating opportunities abound.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Nestled in the Chattahoochee Oconee Forest, 100-acre Lake Russell is an ideal summer camping location because of the cool mountain air.  There are two paved campground loops for easy access to anything you might want to do here.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors to the area can enjoy exploring Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Cornelia, GA; and the Chenocetah Fire Tower.
<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (706) 754-6221.

LAKE RUSSELL RECREATION AREA

One of the camping loops in the campground

Lake Russell Campground

Enjoying some time at Lake Russell Campground

A campsite on B loop

Lake Russell Recreation Area

## Overview

Nancytown is an excellent spot for families, fishermen, and picnickers to get
away and enjoy the outdoors. Nancytown Day Use and Trailhead

## Recreation

Visitors to the area enjoy river and stream fishing. The area has multiple
opportunities for anglers and is a great place to catch trout. Boating is also
popular on Nancytown Lake.  
  
The short and scenic Nancytown Trail begins at the nearby dam and circles the
lake. The day-use site also has access to the 6.2-mile Ladyslipper hiking and
horseback riding trail, as well as the Sourwood bike and hiking trail, which
is a 2.7-mile hike to several waterfalls.

## Facilities

Visitors to the area enjoy river and stream fishing. The area has multiple
opportunities for anglers and is a great place to catch trout. Boating is also
popular on Nancytown Lake.  
  
The short and scenic Nancytown Trail begins at the nearby dam and circles the
lake. The day-use site also has access to the 6.2-mile Ladyslipper hiking and
horseback riding trail, as well as the Sourwood bike and hiking trail, which
is a 2.7-mile hike to several waterfalls.

## Natural Features

The day use site is situated in the southeastern portion of the Chattahoochee
National Forest, at the northern point of Georgia. It is adjacent to Nancytown
Lake, which drains into the much larger Lake Russell.

## Nearby Attractions

Nancytown Day Use is located adjacent to, but not a part of the Lake Russell
Wildlife Management Area, near Cornelia, Georgia.

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Nancytown is an excellent spot for families, fishermen, and picnickers to get away and enjoy the outdoors. <a href="https://www.recreation.gov/activitypass/AP21152" rel="nofollow">Nancytown Day Use and Trailhead</a> </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Visitors to the area enjoy river and stream fishing. The area has multiple opportunities for anglers and is a great place to catch trout. Boating is also popular on Nancytown Lake.<br><br>The short and scenic Nancytown Trail begins at the nearby dam and circles the lake. The day-use site also has access to the 6.2-mile Ladyslipper hiking and horseback riding trail, as well as the Sourwood bike and hiking trail, which is a 2.7-mile hike to several waterfalls.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Visitors to the area enjoy river and stream fishing. The area has multiple opportunities for anglers and is a great place to catch trout. Boating is also popular on Nancytown Lake.<br><br>The short and scenic Nancytown Trail begins at the nearby dam and circles the lake. The day-use site also has access to the 6.2-mile Ladyslipper hiking and horseback riding trail, as well as the Sourwood bike and hiking trail, which is a 2.7-mile hike to several waterfalls.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>The day use site is situated in the southeastern portion of the Chattahoochee National Forest, at the northern point of Georgia. It is adjacent to Nancytown Lake, which drains into the much larger Lake Russell.</p>

<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p>Nancytown Day Use is located adjacent to, but not a part of the Lake Russell Wildlife Management Area, near Cornelia, Georgia.</p>

Day Use Fees of $5.00 a day, no overnight camping.. Open year-round

NANCYTOWN DAY USE SHELTER

NANCYTOWN GROUP CAMPGROUND

Nancytown Day Use area

NANCYTOWN GROUP DAY USE

Nancytown Group Campground

## Overview

Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways,
bridges, water rills, and stairways. The area is closed to all use.

## Recreation

Lake Russell Beach and Boat Launch, located just 6.5 miles from the picnic
area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities.

## Facilities

Lake Russell Beach and Boat Launch, located just 6.5 miles from the picnic
area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities.

## Natural Features

Fern Springs is cradled by white pines, hemlocks, and old-growth oak trees and
has a large grassy lawn and rich understory.  
  
  
The area was constructed by the Civilian ConservationCorpsp in the 1930s and
is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.

## Charges & Cancellations

No reservations site is closed to all public use

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p>Fern Springs is home to historical hand-constructed stone pavilions, walkways, bridges, water rills, and stairways. The area is closed to all use.</p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>Lake Russell Beach and Boat Launch, located just 6.5 miles from the picnic area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>Lake Russell Beach and Boat Launch, located just 6.5 miles from the picnic area, offers a popular swimming beach and ample fishing opportunities.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Fern Springs is cradled by white pines, hemlocks, and old-growth oak trees and has a large grassy lawn and rich understory.<br><br><br>The area was constructed by the Civilian ConservationCorpsp in the 1930s and is eligible for listing on the National Register of Historic Places.</p>
<h2>Charges & Cancellations</h2>
<p>No reservations site is closed to all public use</p>

FERN SPRINGS DAY USE PICNIC AREA

Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area

## Overview

Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake
Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking. Across the
road, the lake offers plenty of water activities like swimming, boating,
fishing, and ample opportunities to absorb the peaceful lake scenery.

## Recreation

At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the
popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls Hiking Trail (trail length 1.7 miles). The
swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers and restrooms.
A boat launch area and a fishing peer are near the swimming area, Lake Rabun
is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations
before you fish.

## Facilities

At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the
popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls Hiking Trail (trail length 1.7 miles). The
swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers and restrooms.
A boat launch area and a fishing peer are near the swimming area, Lake Rabun
is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations
before you fish.

## Natural Features

Lake Rabun is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a place of
exploration and wonder. This National Forest is rich in history and is said to
be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains and rolling
hills.

## Nearby Attractions

Visitors to the campground can enjoy nearby Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald
Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Minnehaha Falls; Panther Creek
Falls; Tallulah Gorge State Park; Clayton, GA; historic Lakemont, GA;
whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Cradled in the hills of the North Georgia Mountains overlooking beautiful Lake Rabun, this developed recreation area offers camping and hiking.  Across the road, the lake offers plenty of water activities like swimming, boating, fishing, and ample opportunities to absorb the peaceful lake scenery.<h2>Recreation</h2>
<p>At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls Hiking Trail (trail length 1.7 miles).  The swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers and restrooms. A boat launch area and a fishing peer are near the swimming area, Lake Rabun is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations before you fish.</p>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<p>At the rear of the campground, visitors will find the trailhead for the popular Angel Falls/Panther Falls Hiking Trail (trail length 1.7 miles).  The swim area has two picnic tables, a roped-off area for swimmers and restrooms. A boat launch area and a fishing peer are near the swimming area, Lake Rabun is home to bass, bream, perch, trout and catfish. Check State regulations before you fish.</p>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
Lake Rabun is located in the Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, a place of exploration and wonder.  This National Forest is rich in history and is said to be a hiker's paradise with its winding trails, scenic mountains and rolling hills.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Visitors to the campground can enjoy nearby Anna Ruby Falls; Brasstown Bald Recreation Area (Georgia's highest point); Minnehaha Falls; Panther Creek Falls; Tallulah Gorge State Park; Clayton, GA; historic Lakemont, GA; whitewater rafting on the Chattooga River.

Lake Russell Recreation Area

Overview

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Nearby Attractions

contact_info

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Camp Sites

Nearby Campgrounds

Nancytown Group Campground

Fern Springs Day Use Picnic Area

Lake Rabun Beach Recreation Area