Russell Park
Campground · Texas · 32 bookable sites ·
Managed by the US Army Corps of Engineers
Russell Park (LP) · Open Access
- 32
- Bookable sites
- 20 ft
- Max rig length
- up to 50
- People per site
- 892 ft
- Elevation
Overview
Russell Park is located on the west side of Georgetown Lake, in the Texas Hill Country approximately 25 miles north of Austin. Visitors enjoy boating, fishing and exploring the San Gabriel River Trail.Recreation
Boating is the most popular way to enjoy the lake, and a boat ramp is provided for guests. Fishing is excellent in the area, and the lake contains black bass, white bass, hybrid stripers, white crappie and channel and flathead catfish, but it's most known for its abundance of smallmouth bass. Fishing docks are located on the shore within the campground. The San Gabriel River Trail is a 26-mile rugged path winding through dense juniper forest, hardwood bottomlands and prairie grasslands. The trail extends completely around Georgetown Lake via the dam and is open to hiking and biking. Hunting is available for small game species such as dove, waterfowl, rabbit and squirrel, as well as white-tailed deer. Hunting is by permit only.Facilities
Russell Park is open year round and offers 27 primitive campsites with drinking water and flush toilets close by. Ten of these campsites have screened shelters which contain bunk beds with no bedding. Additional amenities include a Swim Beach and Day Use Area. The Swim Beach and Day Use Area is closed annually from November to March.
Natural Features
Georgetown Lake is a reservoir on the North Fork San Gabriel River in central Texas. The dam was completed in 1979 to provide flood control and water supply for the nearby community of Georgetown, and now provides countless recreation opportunities for outdoor enthusiasts.Nearby Attractions
The nearby town of Georgetown offers gas, groceries and more. The historic downtown square district has shops and restaurants, and concerts and events are held on a regular basis.Additionally, Austin is located just 25 miles from the lake, offering countless tourist attractions.
Charges & Cancellations
Cancellations:
- Once a reservation date has begun, customers cannot change a reservation using the online system or through the Call Center. On-site personnel are not able to modify reservations.
- Individual Campsites: Cancellations up to 2 days before a reservation start date incur a $10.00 cancellation fee. A customer who cancels a reservation the day before or on the day of arrival will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee (not to exceed the total paid for the original reservation). Cancellations for a one-night reservation will forfeit the entire amount paid and will not be subject to an additional service fee.
- Group Facility (including Cabins and Lookouts): Customers who cancel a group overnight facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will pay a $10.00 service fee AND forfeit the first night's use fee.
- Group Day Use Area: Customers who cancel a group day-use facility reservation less than 14 days before the arrival date will forfeit the total day-use fee.
Refunds:
- Customers can request refunds online up to 7 days after the scheduled departure date. After 7 days, customers must request refunds through the call center.
- Cancellation fees are non-refundable.
The facts
- 32 bookable sites
- 2 sites for day use only
- Vehicles up to 20 ft
- Up to 50 people per site
- Loops: RUSSELL PARK
Site types
- 17 Tent Only Nonelectric
- 10 Shelter Nonelectric
- 2 Group Picnic Area
- 2 Group Shelter Electric
- 1 Overnight Shelter Electric
Amenities
- Campfires allowed
- Fire pits
- Picnic tables
- Grills
- Shade
- Pets allowed
Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups.
32 campsites at Russell Park
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Surface | Max rig | People | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 02 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 03 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 04 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 05 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 06 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 07 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 08 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 09 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 10 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 11 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 12 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 13 | RUSSELL PARK | Shelter Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 14 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 15 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 16 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 17 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 18 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 19 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 20 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 21 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 22 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 23 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 24 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 25 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 26 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| 27 | RUSSELL PARK | Tent Only Nonelectric | — | — | — | 8 | 🐾 |
| GS1 | RUSSELL PARK | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | 20 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| GS2 | RUSSELL PARK | Group Shelter Electric | — | — | 20 ft | 50 | 🐾 |
| GS3 | RUSSELL PARK | Overnight Shelter Electric | — | — | 20 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| GS4 | RUSSELL PARK | Group Picnic Area | — | — | 20 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
| GS5 | RUSSELL PARK | Group Picnic Area | — | — | 20 ft | 25 | 🐾 |
Getting there
From I-35, take FM 2338 west 7.5 miles to FM 3405, then go south 2 miles to CR 262. Go east 2 miles to the park entrance.
30.67750, -97.75917 · 30°40'39.0"N 97°45'33.0"W
Typical weather
Typically 97°F in Aug, down to 60°F in Jan.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °F | 60 | 65 | 72 | 79 | 85 | 92 | 96 | 97 | 90 | 81 | 70 | 62 |
| Low °F | 36 | 40 | 47 | 54 | 63 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 67 | 57 | 46 | 38 |
| Precip in | 2.5 | 2.2 | 3.1 | 3.0 | 4.3 | 4.0 | 2.2 | 2.6 | 4.0 | 3.9 | 2.7 | 2.6 |
1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 2.3 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.
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Common questions about Russell Park
- Can you reserve a site at Russell Park?
- Yes, Russell Park is reservable through Recreation.gov.
- How many campsites does Russell Park have?
- 32 sites.
- What is the maximum RV length at Russell Park?
- 20 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
- Are pets allowed at Russell Park?
- Yes, pets are allowed at Russell Park.
- Are campfires allowed at Russell Park?
- Campfires are allowed at Russell Park. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.
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Contact
- Phone 512-930-5253
- Book Recreation.gov
Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.
Facility information and photographs from Recreation.gov (RIDB). SpotOpened is not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.
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