Richard B. Russell State Park

Richard B. Russell State Park is a public state park in Georgia near Elberton in 1987 County. Spanning 2,508 acres and established in 1987, this park offers a peaceful retreat into nature for visitors of all ages.

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Location & Getting There

Richard B. Russell State Park is located near Elberton, Georgia. The park’s coordinates are 34.1714, -82.7467.

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Richard B. Russell State Park is one of many outstanding state parks in Georgia. Discover more parks in our Best State Parks in Georgia guide, or use our Park Finder to search by activity, location, or features.

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