Hamilton Branch State Park Campground
Jason H.
Reviewed Aug. 6, 2022

Great campsite on the lake

We had a great experience that unfortunately ended a day early due to some heavy rain. We checked in on a Thursday evening from the drive from Florida. Campsite was chosen from a map, which seemed to have an upfront water access. Apron arrival, we found out there was actually another campsite squeezed directly in front of us and a RV showed up to obstruct the breeze and view of the water. We wanted our own water entrance and the view, so we moved to campsite 103. Best decision we made was moving to campsite 103, highly recommend. It’s on its own point, more secluded from the other sites, almost no visibility from your neighbors. The best part was the view, sunsets over the water were beautiful. There is a slightly steep step down to get to a lower ridge that walks into the water, be careful in the rain, but that’s where we scattered our hammocks throughout. Campground wise, we had 2 tents set up, trucks parked about 20’ away and still had room for Cornhole boards, fire pit and tables. The lake access was awesome because we bring inflatable paddle boards and there was a small island about 1/2 mile out that we would paddle around and back

The drive in is easy and paved. I do always hope for that off-road, overland kind of drive in but not here. Campground is huge with multiple sections so pay attention to the signs. Campsite #s where spray painted yellow on the ground if I recall correctly.

Overall, great getaway, the cell service was almost gone, every now and then a bar would pop up so just throw it in airplane mode to truly escape. Make sure you get a site on the water if you are tent camping. It would suck to have your view impeded and not have a back up campsite so choose wisely.

Seclusion might be an issue at some sites but they do have a couple sets of bathrooms around that are well maintained at the campground. Nothing crazy but they are clean.

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  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022
  • Review photo of Hamilton Branch State Park Campground by Jason H., August 6, 2022