Hamilton Branch

PARK NEWS

Portions of Hamilton Branch State Park that are OPEN include: campsites 1-114, the boat ramp and playground. The General Store (park office & retail) will be open 9am-5pm, daily. All other campsites and picnic shelters will remain closed while cleanup continues.

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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

Area Info

For more information on things to see and do in the area:

Driving Directions:
From I-20: In Augusta GA. take exit 200. Turn rt. onto GA Hwy 104/River Watch Pkwy. Turn rt onto Hwy 28/Furys Ferry Road. Drive 19 miles. Park entrance will be on the left.
Lake Location: Yes
Counties: McCormick
Acreage: 731
Miles to Nearest Hospital: 18
Water Front Location: Yes
Miles to Nearest Town: 12
Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 12

Greenville, SC: 85
Charlotte, NC: 180
Charleston, SC: 165
Columbia, SC: 75
Florence, SC: 175
Raleigh, NC: 300
Atlanta, GA: 172
Augusta, GA: 25

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