Overview

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

Recreation

Nearby Attractions

Important Notices

• Camping by reservation only. Reservations must be made online through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777.

• Groups Shelters GS4 and GS5 are for day use only. No overnight camping is allowed on these sites.
• This park is for tent and shelter camping only. No pop-ups, travel trailers or motorhomes are permitted in the campground.

• A maximum of 2 vehicles are permitted per campsite unless otherwise specified. Additional vehicles will be required to pay $5.00 per day for entry into the park. 

• Pets are NOT permitted in the Swim Beach Area at Russell Park. Pets are permitted in the campground. Pets must be kept on a 6 ft leash at all times. 

• Grills and cookers are not permitted in the Swim Beach Area.

• Gate house hours of operation are Friday through Sunday 10:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. Hours may vary during Memorial Day, 4th of July and Labor Day.

• Day Use and Swim Beach areas close at sunset.

• Park entrance gates close at 10:00 p.m. An emergency exit is provided.

• Maximum 14 day stay limit enforced. No extensions permitted. 

• Do not feed the wildlife.

• Don't Move Firewood: Protect your forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. Visit Dontmovefirewood.org for further information.

• The Swim Beach and Day Use Area is closed annually from November to March. 

Notifications and Alerts

• Park will be closed for maintenance and natural resource activities during the following dates: November 14th-16th 2025, and January 19th - 26th 2026.  

Available Activities

• Swimming Site - Swimming Site
• Wildlife Viewing - Wildlife Viewing
• Water Sports - Water Sports
• Hunting - Hunting
• Fishing - Fishing
• Camping - Camping
• Boating - Boating
• Mountain Biking - Mountain Biking
• Hiking - Hiking
• Paddling - Paddling
• Picnicking - Picnicking

Directions

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.

Cancellation Policy

<p><strong>Cancellations:</strong></p> <ul> <li><strong>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. </strong></li> <li>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. </li> <li>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. </li> <li>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.</li> </ul> <p><strong>Refunds:</strong></p> <ul> <li>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.</li> <li>Cancellation fees are non-refundable. </li> </ul>

Contact Information

Phone: 512-930-5253

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