Occupying a 703-acre peninsula on Lake Thurmond, Hamilton Branch State Park is an ideal destination for watersports enthusiasts and anyone who wants to spend some time admiring the views from the shore of a 70,000-acre lake. The park offers four large group campsites as well as approximately 150 regular campsites, most of which sit right on the lake. Shoreline fishing can be done from most of the campsites, but there are also two public boat ramps for anyone who wants to take their boat out onto the lake. Visitors are also welcome to use the park's three waterfront picnic shelters.

111 Campground RD, Plum Branch, SC 29845, Phone: 864-333-2223

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