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Richard B. Russell
Richard B. Russell (1897-1971) was an American politician who served as a United States Senator from Georgia from 1933 to 1971. He was born in Elberton, Georgia, and attended the University of Georgia, where he was a member of the Phi Kappa Literary Society. He served in the United States Army during World War I and was a member of the Georgia House of Representatives from 1921 to 1931. He was elected to the United States Senate in 1932 and served until his death in 1971. During his time in the Senate, he was a strong advocate for civil rights and was instrumental in the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. He was also a strong supporter of the military and was a key figure in the establishment of the Department of Defense. He was posthumously awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 1989.
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gapeppy
Stayed in a lakefront cabin in January primarily looking for dark skies for star/planet gazing; worked out great. Cabins are functional, a little worn with a screened deck, picnic table, inside fireplace and outside fire ring. Each cabin has its own floating dock (all the docks are different construction and modestly different sizes). Our cabin was about ~50 feet above the lake with a downhill dirt path from cabin to dock. All in all, skies were clear and we had a great time.
David Walker
Beautiful park, great trails, encountered no souls on the hike other than a few deer and the presence of Mother Nature.
Jd Criswell
The campground is awesome, great sites, good water pressure and clean. Bath house could use a remodel but they keep it clean. Nice docks to fish or park your boat while you're camping. Beautiful and had a great time.
Pamela B
I didn't get to explore much of the park because of the weather but what I did see was good. The beach area and trail was clean and well maintained. There was very good signage as we drove through the park. I did manage about half of the trail before I turned back and it was simply beautiful being out in nature in the rain.
Sumit Agrawal
My family and I recently spent a weekend at Richard B. Russell State Park. We stayed in one of the cottages, which was conveniently accessible with a keypad entry – a nice touch since we arrived late. While the park offers a decent 18-hole golf course (I'm not a golfer, so I can't speak to its quality), hiking trails left something to be desired compared to other larger parks. There were enough options to get some exercise, though. We tried our luck fishing off the pier but only managed to catch a few small bass. The beach looked nice, but the cooler weather kept it empty. Luckily, we brought our kayak and had a great time out on the water. The cottage itself was a bit of a mixed bag. While it was adequate, the shower facilities were just average, and the kitchen was less stocked than we had expected. Overall: If you're looking for a relaxing weekend getaway with some outdoor options, Richard B. Russell State Park could be a decent spot. For keen hikers, it might not be the best choice, but it offers golfing, fishing, and a place to unwind. Just be sure to manage your expectations for the accommodations. Tips: -If you're arriving late, the keypad entry on cottages is very convenient. -Bring your own fishing gear and potentially kayaks/canoes. -Don't expect luxury accommodations in the cottages – they're basic but functional.