Hamilton Branch

PARK ADVISORY

Please note that recent forestry work to mitigate damage from Southern Pine Beetles may have impacted the tree cover at Campsites 19-26 and 81-99. If you have any questions, please call the office at (864) 333-2223. Thank you for your understanding!

HOURS

6 a.m. - sunset, daily

OFFICE

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

ADMISSION

$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free

PETS

Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.

Wifi Available

EV Charging Station

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Hamilton Branch State Park

Midlands

Unique Features

Significant Features: The park provides access to the 71,100-acre Strom Thurmond Lake. The lake is ideal for fishing, boating and various other watersports. The lake has over 1,200 miles of shoreline, is the second largest lake east of the Mississippi River and among the top ten visited U.S. Army Corps of Engineers lakes nationwide.
Wildflowers: The most predominant wildflower found on the park is wisteria. This vine blooms in the spring and can be found scattered throughout the park hanging from tall pines.

NEW Water Bottle

Filling Stations

At Hamilton Branch State Park

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