Lose yourself in this floodplain forest that boasts one of the highest canopies in the world. Located on the Congaree River in central S.C., this diverse land is a human and wildlife sanctuary. The 22,200-acre park protects the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the U.S.
One of the best ways to appreciate the champion trees and diverse wildlife is on the water. The Creek Canoe Trail winds 15 miles through the Congaree Wilderness. Bring your canoe or kayak, or rent from a nearby outfitter in Columbia. Fish anywhere in the park, except for the Weston Lake overlook.
The numerous hiking-only trails at Congaree lie within a floodplain. This makes the terrain very flat with little elevation change. All trails start at the Visito
Lose yourself in this floodplain forest that boasts one of the highest canopies in the world. Located on the Congaree River in central S.C., this diverse land is a human and wildlife sanctuary. The 22,200-acre park protects the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the U.S.
One of the best ways to appreciate the champion trees and diverse wildlife is on the water. The Creek Canoe Trail winds 15 miles through the Congaree Wilderness. Bring your canoe or kayak, or rent from a nearby outfitter in Columbia. Fish anywhere in the park, except for the Weston Lake overlook.
The numerous hiking-only trails at Congaree lie within a floodplain. This makes the terrain very flat with little elevation change. All trails start at the Visitor Center and vary in length from 0.3 mile to 11.7 miles.
It's tents and hammocks only for by-reservation camping here. No RVs or trailers allowed. Backcountry campers with permits can reach their sites by foot, canoe or kayak.
Baby got back…-country campsites. If you dig the depths of the South Carolina woods, hike over to Bluff Campground and set yourself up under the shade of the pines. With no vehicle access, this place is raw, radical, and ready for you. And if you’re as nerdy about nature as we are, you’ll love rummaging around in these woods, which are some of the Read more...
Park yourself at Longleaf and get ready to relish in the beauty of South Carolina forest. This dreamy campground is your ticket to a picnic under a mighty pine or a trek down one of the great trails in the area. The best part? None of this great stuff costs a dime. Free camping at Congaree means more money for marshmallows. We’ll bring the graham Read more...
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Congaree National Park
Don't miss the 2.4-mile Boardwalk Loop Trail that leads down into the old-growth hardwood forest.
Lose yourself in this floodplain forest that boasts one of the highest canopies in the world. Located on the Congaree River in central S.C., this diverse land is a human and wildlife sanctuary. The 22,200-acre park protects the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the U.S.
One of the best ways to appreciate the champion trees and diverse wildlife is on the water. The Creek Canoe Trail winds 15 miles through the Congaree Wilderness. Bring your canoe or kayak, or rent from a nearby outfitter in Columbia. Fish anywhere in the park, except for the Weston Lake overlook.
The numerous hiking-only trails at Congaree lie within a floodplain. This makes the terrain very flat with little elevation change. All trails start at the Visito
Lose yourself in this floodplain forest that boasts one of the highest canopies in the world. Located on the Congaree River in central S.C., this diverse land is a human and wildlife sanctuary. The 22,200-acre park protects the largest tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the U.S.
One of the best ways to appreciate the champion trees and diverse wildlife is on the water. The Creek Canoe Trail winds 15 miles through the Congaree Wilderness. Bring your canoe or kayak, or rent from a nearby outfitter in Columbia. Fish anywhere in the park, except for the Weston Lake overlook.
The numerous hiking-only trails at Congaree lie within a floodplain. This makes the terrain very flat with little elevation change. All trails start at the Visitor Center and vary in length from 0.3 mile to 11.7 miles.
It's tents and hammocks only for by-reservation camping here. No RVs or trailers allowed. Backcountry campers with permits can reach their sites by foot, canoe or kayak.
Activities in the park
2 campgrounds in Congaree National Park
Baby got back…-country campsites. If you dig the depths of the South Carolina woods, hike over to Bluff Campground and set yourself up under the shade of the pines. With no vehicle access, this place is raw, radical, and ready for you. And if you’re as nerdy about nature as we are, you’ll love rummaging around in these woods, which are some of the Read more...
Park yourself at Longleaf and get ready to relish in the beauty of South Carolina forest. This dreamy campground is your ticket to a picnic under a mighty pine or a trek down one of the great trails in the area. The best part? None of this great stuff costs a dime. Free camping at Congaree means more money for marshmallows. We’ll bring the graham Read more...
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