| Hamilton Branch State Recreation Area | |
| Photo Width: | frameless |
| Coords: | 33.7541°N -82.2025°W |
| Nearest City: | Plum Branch, SC |
| Area: | 731acres |
| Created: | 1972 |
| Camp Sites: | tent, RV, primitive group |
| Hiking Trails: | yes |
Hamilton Branch State Park is located near the town of Plum Branch in McCormick County. It sits on a 731-acre peninsula in Lake Strom Thurmond. The park became part of the South Carolina State Park Service in 1972, with land leased from the United States Army Corps of Engineers.[1]
Amenities in the park include lakefront camping sites, picnic shelters, a playground and two boat ramps for access to the lake. The park office sells limited supplies and souvenirs and also rents out a number of games for guests. A short bike trail provides access to the Steven's Creek Bike Trail.[2] The park is a popular spot for geocaching, fishing and bird watching.[3]