Congaree National Park

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100 National Park Road
Hopkins, SC 29061

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.

Directions

From Interstate 77, Exit 5 At Exit 5 turn onto SC Hwy 48 East/Bluff Road. Following the brown and white "Congaree National Park" directional signs, travel approximately 8 miles on and then take a slight right onto Old Bluff Road. Follow Old Bluff Road for 4.5 miles to the park entrance sign, which will be on the right. Proceed one mile to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Parking lots will be on the right.

Reviews

Congaree National Park campgrounds provide a peaceful and natural camping experience with well-maintained, spacious sites near the visitor center and hiking trails. Amenities are basic, including fire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets, but there is no running water or electricity onsite. The serene environment supports wildlife viewing and offers friendly staff, though issues such as insects, occasional noise from other campers, flood-prone terrain, limited signage, and vehicle safety concerns have been noted.

Quiet and peaceful environment

Well-maintained and clean campsites

Close to visitor center and hiking trails

Spacious sites with fire rings and picnic tables

Helpful and friendly park staff

No running water or electricity at campsites

Vault toilets can be smelly and limited

Mosquitoes and biting insects prevalent

Occasional noise from other campers

Some sites require carrying gear a distance or have limited privacy due to proximity or vegetation buffer

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Devindra R

Campground:Longleaf Campground

Loop:Longleaf

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Reviewed 8 days ago

Great campground - the only caveat is that you need to physically bring your gear to your site from the parking lot, and that there's no gate (so in theory anyone can access your site), but the rest was great.

Daniel T

Campground:Longleaf Campground

Loop:Longleaf

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Reviewed 20 days ago

Campground was clean, stayed on site 2 which was close to parking lot. The sites are pretty close to each other. Would stay again.

Dianne M

Campground:Longleaf Campground

Loop:Longleaf

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Reviewed 24 days ago

The hiking was super good. While walking, you can see the trails marked with numbers which was super convenient. There were many different trails to choose from. I did the Boardwalk and Western which was about 5 miles. The camping was good too. I would being lights as it gets super dark in the night. A good waterproof tent is needed.

Peyton J

Campground:Longleaf Campground

Loop:Longleaf

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Reviewed a month ago

Site was clean and well maintained. Quiet hours were not well observed.

Hannah G

Campground:Longleaf Campground

Loop:Longleaf

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Reviewed a month ago

Campground was nice and the vault toilets were clean. There was a large youth group that came in sort of late and were quite loud that was a bit annoying and all their vehicles made parking a bit difficult, but it was otherwise a great campground!

Mila d

Campground:Longleaf Campground

Loop:Longleaf

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Reviewed 2 months ago

The camping area is well maintained. We love our 1 night stay at longleaf campground, will comeback again.

Keep your options open

Watch for a matching campsite across monitored campgrounds in Congaree National Park.

Popularity: Very quiet

Busiest in November, when about 4% of guest capacity is reserved. Based on 4 years of reservations.