Russell Park
Georgetown Lake — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: Georgetown, TX, TX
Price: From $16 per night
Price range: $16–$80 per night
Rating: 4.2 out of 5 (154 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Drinking Water, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/russell-park to be notified when sites open up.
Russell Park offers excellent fishing and boating on Georgetown Lake in the Texas Hill Country, with 32 tent sites featuring fire rings, picnic tables, flush toilets, and drinking water at an affordable $16/night rate.
Wildlife alert: Black-tailed Prairie Dogs, Bobcats, White-tailed Deer, Greater Roadrunners, Eastern Bluebirds, and Texas Spiny Lizards documented in the area.
Insider tips for Russell Park: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand Request waterside sites like #21 for water views and shade Covered picnic tables available at both day use and camping areas
Skip Russell Park if: You need RV hookups — no hookups available at most sites. You require guaranteed beach access — swimming areas have reported closures. You prefer spontaneous visits — advance booking strongly recommended.
Best time to visit Russell Park: Year-round — Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue.
Nearby campgrounds: Jim Hogg Park (GEORGETOWN, TX), Cedar Breaks Park (GEORGETOWN, TX), Tejas Park (Liberty Hill, TX), Willis Creek (GRANGER, TX).
Cell Phone Coverage at Russell Park
Cell signal at Russell Park (Georgetown, TX): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage · Verizon 5G: 100%
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.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.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
RIDB /facilities /campsites · owner-verifiedStraight talk
CamperWatch intel · curated from camper reportsKnown issues, each with the workaround. Read before you book.
Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand
Request waterside sites like #21 for water views and shade
Covered picnic tables available at both day use and camping areas
Campground operates year-round, though seasonal operations noted as a known issue
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Wildlife nearby
iNaturalist · research-grade · 8 kmLocation
Leaflet · OpenStreetMap tiles
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.
Campground entrance
Google Maps APICommunity
#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Georgetown Lake fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Georgetown Lake before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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