Hamburg is a city located in New York’s Erie County. It’s just south of Buffalo, with a population of just about 57,000. It’s named after a city in Germany, and the area of Hamburg was originally settled by the indigenous Erie People. As other people arrived in 1805, it was known as Bakerville, a name that comes from the area’s first official postmaster. The actual town of Hamburg was formed on March 20, 1812, by a government decree. The town immediately began to grow, and mail routes were established by 1815. The early settlers that arrived in the 1830s were people from New England, Germany. They became successful farmers because of Hamburg’s excellent location.
Hamburg continued to grow by leaps and bounds as the railroad arrived in 1852. By 1868, the Erie County Fair was started to celebrate the town’s many agricultural achievements. It’s still held at the Hamburg Fairgrounds annually. Legend has it that the Hamburg sandwich was first invented and served during the fair. By 1875, Hamburg had a newspaper called the "Erie County Independent." Today, you will see the same publication being sold under the name “The Sun.” Telephones reached the area by 1886.
While Hamburg continued to draw in new residents, it was reduced in size in the 1850s. East Hamburg and West Seneca were formed out of part of the town’s land. In 1874, Hamburg officially separated itself as an independent village.
When you visit Hamburg today, you’ll be able to spend time enjoying the casino action at Hamburg Gaming. Enjoy tastings at Ten Thousand Vines Winery, and learn more about the town’s history when you visit the 1840s Boise-Lord House. Southtown Salt Cave provides you with a natural spa setting where you can find infrared saunas, as well as hand and foot detox sessions.
Erie County Fair - This is the country's third-largest county fair. This upcoming event is held each August in Hamburg and covers 275 acres.
Hamburg Burger Fest - This upcoming event is held in Hamburg each July. Enjoy live music, food trucks, and a beer tent.
Yuletide in the Country - This upcoming holiday artisan market is held in Hamburg each December. Over 150 artisans sell their handcrafted items here.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is 189 miles from Hamburg. It lies along the Cuyahoga River, between Cleveland and Akron, Ohio. It is the home of the state’s tallest waterfall at 65 feet. Enjoy 125 miles of hiking trails, a scenic railroad, and a living history museum.
Shenandoah National Park is 336 miles from Hamburg. It encompasses 300 square miles in the Blue Ridge Mountains. There are forests, waterfalls, diverse wildlife, and peaks to explore. Portions of Skyline Drive and the Appalachian Trail go through the park.
Acadia National Park is located 436 miles from Hamburg on the coast of Maine. Explore ocean shores, lakes, peaks, and forests while visiting. Hiking, biking, fishing, boating, rock climbing, and swimming are all popular activities within the park.
Evangola State Park is 18 miles from Hamburg with natural sand beaches and views of scenic shale cliffs. Visitors enjoy fishing, swimming, and biking in the park.
Lake Erie State Park is 42 miles from Hamburg in Chautauqua County. Within its 365 acres, you can fish, swim, or golf at the 18-hole Shipwreck Bluff DGC.
Letchworth State Park is known as the “Grand Canyon of the East.” Only 49 miles from Hamburg, the park encompasses a portion of the Genesee River. See how the river has cut a deep gorge into the landscape with three stunning waterfalls to view from hiking trails and overlooks.
The Theodore Roosevelt Inaugural National Historic Site in Buffalo is where President Roosevelt’s inauguration occurred, after President McKinley’s assassination in 1901. The original building in which the oath of office was taken has been turned into a museum and is an important New York landmark.
The Women’s Rights National Historic Park commemorates the decision to hold a convention for equal rights in 1848. Over 100 people came and signed the Declaration of Sentiments that asked for women to have the right to vote, have equal educational opportunities, and be able to keep their children after a divorce.
Harriet Tubman National Historical Park encompasses 32 acres where Harriet Tubman lived at the end of her life. It’s also where she is buried. Her home, the Thompson Memorial African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church, and the Tubman Home for the Aging are all located on the property.
Among the nearby campgrounds, you’ll find the Branches of Niagara Campground & Resort. It encompasses 70 acres on Grand Island. The resort includes an 8-acre stocked lake with a surrounding walking path. There are 105 sites with full hookups. A heated pool, laundry facility, and free dump station are all on-site. Rates range from $45 to $106.
The AA Royal Motel & Campground in North Tonawanda has 33 sites with full hookups. There’s a laundry facility and an RV repair shop on site. Rates start at $55.
The Sleepy Hollow Lake Campground in Akron, New York features 200 sites with full hookups. The 104 acres include a rec room and picnic areas. Daily rates are $38. Weekly rates are $228, and monthly rates start at $668.
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Hamburg, NY, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Hamburg?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Hamburg from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Hamburg?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
