Hamburg State Park
Hamburg’s State Park’s 1920’s era gristmill and ginning house have been a central location for trade for the local community and the park still serves as a peaceful relaxing getaway for the community and visitors from both nearby and afar.
About This Site
Hours
Location
6071 Hamburg State Park Rd, Mitchell, GA 30820
Amenities
| Amenity | Available |
|---|---|
| Admission Fee | ✓ |
| Lodging | ✓ |
| Visitor or Nature Center | ✓ |
| Restrooms | ✓ |
| Drinking Fountain or Potable Water | ✓ |
| Trails | ✓ |
| Boardwalk | ✕ |
| Camping | ✓ |
| RV Hookups | ✓ |
| Picnic Area | ✓ |
| Kayaking or Canoeing | ✓ |
With modern-day facilities amidst reminders of days gone by, Hamburg State Park offers a wonderful mix of history and outdoor recreation. A campground offers shaded sites along the edge of quiet Hamburg Lake fed by the Little Ogeechee River.
Anglers can enjoy fishing for largemouth bass, crappie and bream, as well as boat ramps and a fishing pier. Wildlife enthusiasts should look for turtles, alligators, raccoons, deer, birds and numerous other animals that live within the park.
Featured Birds
Brown-headed Nuthatch
Brown Thrasher
Red-headed Woodpecker
Wood Duck
The restored 1921 water-powered gristmill is still operational and used to grind corn during events. The park’s museum is also open during events, displaying old agricultural tools and implements used in rural Georgia.
Iconic birds onsite include: Wood Duck, White-breasted Nuthatch, Great Blue Heron, Yellow-rumped Warbler, Common Grackle, Red-headed Woodpecker, Northern Flicker, Pileated Woodpecker, Blue-gray Gnatcatcher, and Orchard Oriole.
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