HAMILTON BRANCH STATE PARK
Hamilton Branch is located in the western Piedmont of South Carolina on Strom Thurmond Lake, a popular fishing, boating and water recreation destination.
The park covers an entire 731-acre peninsula that provides ample shoreline for fishing. It's also the reason why most of the park's campsites are lakefront and spacious.
The park's rolling terrain supports a variety of wildlife and provides an excellent setting in which to see the natural beauty of the Savannah Valley region.
South Carolina offers a variety of Park Passports. You can read more about the South Carolina Park Passports and order online by visiting the
SOUTH CAROLINA PARK PASSPORTS web page.
Day-UseFishingyes
Hiking Trailyes
Swimming Beachyes
Bike Trailsyes
BoatingLaunch Rampsyes
CampingPrimitiveyes
Water/Electric Sitesyes
Enjoy fishing in two large reservoirs, home to largemouth bass and striped bass. Also find crappie, bream and catfish here. Cast a line from the park's 1-mile shoreline or launch your boat for deeper water angling. Fishing tournaments are also hosted throughout the year.
Hamilton Branch State Park is located near Augusta, Evans and North Augusta
Three picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $30-38/day.
If shelters are not reserved, guests may use shelters on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.
To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK.
On February 23 you?ll also be able to make reservations through this website.
The park offers a variety of birding opportunities with diverse species. Birdwatchers can spot waterfowl, songbirds and raptors. The lake attracts numerous migratory birds throughout the year. There are also several trails ideal for quiet observation and photography.
General Directions: Twelve miles south of McCormick on US 221.
Driving Directions: From Columbia: take Hwy. 1 S. to Batesburg-Leesville, then take Hwy. 23 towards Johnston, Edgefield and Modoc. Hwy. 23 ends at Hwy 221 and Hwy 28. Go N. on Hwy 221 and look for park signs.
the park was terrible with no drive through sites. some of the bathrooms were dirty,and very outdated . I have stayed at many parks,and I want go back to this one.
great place we camp here every year.. and take our dog
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