Federal campgroundtype
First comebooking
Mar–May & Sep–Octbest months
About Richard B. Russell State Park
This recreation area is part of [Richard B. Russell Lake](http://www.recreation.gov/recreationalAreaDetails.do?contractCode=NRSO&recAreaId=455&agencyCode=130)
- Managed by: Richard B. Russell Lake, USACE
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Lowndesville, SC · 34.16516, -82.73631
Things to do:
HikingBoating & paddling
Weather by month
54°33°Jan
58°36°Feb
66°42°Mar
74°49°Apr
81°58°May
88°66°Jun
91°70°Jul
89°69°Aug
84°63°Sep
74°51°Oct
64°40°Nov
56°35°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Mar–May & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: None.
See Richard B. Russell State Park from above
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Good to know
Cell signal
Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Rural edge
The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: University of Georgia Observatory (University observatory), 40 mi.
Camps nearby
- 50 AMP Row 12.3 mi
- Lower Cabins 12.3 mi
- Marysville 12.3 mi
- Fishbowl 12.4 mi
- The Orchard RV sites 12.4 mi
- Camper Circle RV sites 12.4 mi