South Carolina Est. 2003

Congaree National Park

Forest Wetland River

26,546 Acres

242,000/year Annual Visitors

Free Entry Fee

March through May, September through November Best Time to Visit

Caution: Trail Conditions - 5/30/2026 +4 more

National Park Service National Park

Congaree was redesignated from a national monument to a national park on November 10, 2003, protecting the largest remaining tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the southeastern United States. In late May and early June, synchronous fireflies pulse in unison after dark.

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When to Visit Congaree

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Jan

95°

80°

Low

Open

Feb

92°

77°

Light

Open

Mar Best

85°

69°

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Open

Apr Best

75°

58°

Peak

Open

May Best

65°

46°

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Jun

58°

38°

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Open

Jul

55°

35°

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Open

Aug

58°

38°

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Open

Sep

65°

46°

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Open

Oct

75°

58°

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Open

Nov

85°

69°

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Open

Dec

92°

77°

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Best months to visit Crowd level (low to peak)

Campgrounds in Congaree

Bluff Campground

$10/night

The Bluff Campground is a hike in campground and is perfect for those looking to camp in the frontcountry yet have a more backcountry experience....

6 sites Reservable Campground is open year round and all sites are available for reservation.

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Longleaf Campground

$15/night

The Longleaf Campground offers walk up campsites for visitors wishing to camp in the frontcountry of Congaree. Campers may park and walk to their site....

14 sites Reservable Campground is open for use and sites are available for reservation year...

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