Hamburg State Park
Hamburg State Park is a 741 acre (3.00 km2) state park located near Jewell and Warthen in the U.S. state of Georgia. Its setting is 12 mi southeast of Sparta. A drive of 24 mi reaches Lake Oconee.
A museum, 12 mi southeast of Sparta
Plan where you’ll sleep
The nearest town with many places to stay is Sandersville, 16 miles south. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Mar, Apr, May, Oct and Nov
March, April, May, October and November are the mild months, with highs of 66–83°. When to go ↓
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Hamburg State Park
Hamburg State Park is a 741 acre (3.00 km2) state park located near Jewell and Warthen in the U.S. state of Georgia. It is home to a 1921 water-powered grist mill still operating today, and a museum with antique agricultural tools and appliances used in rural Georgia. The park's location on the 225 acre (0.91 km2) Hamburg Lake makes it a great place for fishing.
The state park took its name from the former industrial town of Hamburg, South Carolina.
- Type
- Museum
Staying near Hamburg State Park
The closest towns with hotels, motels or campgrounds are Sandersville (8) and Milledgeville (20), and Augusta has the most rooms in the area (113).
Augusta
The most places to stay in the area, and a base for a longer trip.
206,559 people
42 mi east of Hamburg
Compare 9 towns
| Town | From Hamburg | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sandersville | 16 mi south | 25 min | 8 4 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 5,397 | $121K | — |
| Milledgeville | 28 mi west | 40 min | 20 14 hotels · 2 motels · 3 inns & B&Bs · 1 lodge or cabins | 16,835 | $193K | D |
| Sparta | 12 mi northwest | 20 min | 2 1 hotel · 1 motel | 1,322 | $56K | — |
| Thomson | 25 mi northeast | 35 min | 6 6 hotels | 6,763 | $161K | — |
| Warrenton | 15 mi northeast | 25 min | 1 1 inn or B&B | 1,926 | $67K | — |
| Wrens | 23 mi east | 35 min | 2 1 motel · 1 RV park | 2,100 | $123K | — |
| Tennille | 19 mi south | 30 min | 1 1 hotel | 1,805 | $91K | — |
| Crooked Creek 21% vacation homes | 29 mi west | 45 min | 2 2 lodges & cabins | 798 | $238K | — |
| Augusta | 42 mi east | 1 hr | 113 87 hotels · 9 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 5 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds · 2 RV parks | 206,559 | $179K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
You can reach each of these within 64 miles.
40 mi LandmarkFort Gordon
62 mi Stadium & arenaSanford Stadium
124 mi LakeLake Oconee
229 mi MuseumAndalusia
54 mi National Historical ParkOcmulgee Mounds National Historical Park112K visitors a year
38 mi Ancient siteRock Eagle Effigy Mound
63 mi MuseumMuseum of Aviation
50 mi Stadium & arenaJames Brown ArenaPhoto credits
Fort Gordon: U.S. Army Cyber Command, Public domain · Sanford Stadium: The original uploader was Clio64 at French Wikipedia., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Lake Oconee: http://www.terraprints.com, CC BY 2.5 · Andalusia: Stephen Matthew Milligan, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park: Bubba73 (talk), Jud McCranie, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Rock Eagle Effigy Mound: Brian McInturff, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Museum of Aviation: United States Geographical Survey, Public domain · James Brown Arena: Thomson200, CC0
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Hamburg in questions
What town is Hamburg State Park near?
Sparta, GA, about 12 miles northwest.
When is the best time to visit Hamburg State Park?
March, April, May, October and November, with highs of 66–83°.
What is the closest airport to Hamburg State Park?
Augusta Regional At Bush Field (AGS), about 48 miles away. The nearest big hub is Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta (ATL), about 100 miles.
Where should I stay near Hamburg State Park?
Sandersville (16 mi, 8 places to stay), Augusta (42 mi, 113 places to stay) and Milledgeville (28 mi, 20 places to stay).
Notes from people in Sparta
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