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View of the Congaree River during the Fall

Congaree National Park

National Park

South Carolina

Free entry

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Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.

Activities

CampingFishingFoodGuided ToursHands-OnHikingJunior Ranger ProgramMuseum ExhibitsPaddlingShopping

Topics

African American HeritageAmerican RevolutionAnimalsArcheologyArtsClimate ChangeColonization and SettlementEnslavementExplorers and ExpeditionsFarming and Agriculture

No entrance fee.

Hours

Congaree National Park is generally open 24 hours a day year-round. For visitor and staff safety, park operations and/or weather conditions may occasionally result in short term, temporary closures. Please review the park webpage and social media platforms for more information. The Harry Hampton Visitor Center is open 9-5, daily. It is closed New Year's Day, President's Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Please check alerts prior to your visit.

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Conditions

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Campgrounds

Bluff Campground

Longleaf Campground

Visitor centers

Harry Hampton Visitor Center

Not an official safety source — always defer to NPS.gov and rangers for life-safety decisions.

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