Congaree National Park

Here, one in three take walk-ups.

3Campgrounds

1Take walk-ups

$10–$15A night, across 3

28Sites

110–120 ftElevation

Elevation: USGS 3DEP elevation point queries at 3 of these 3 campgrounds

Where they are

3 of 3 mapped

Drawing the map

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026

The campgrounds

3 campgrounds

Longleaf CampgroundReservableOpenCongaree National Park · SCfrom $1516 walk-in sites4 group sites16 sites120 fttoilets

Bluff Hike In CampingReservableCongaree National Park · SCfrom $106 hike-in sites6 sites110 fttoilets Bluff CampgroundMixedOpenCongaree National Park · SCfrom $106 sites110 ft

Source: RIDB · NPS · USFS EDW · BLM, unified by CAMPANAC · Oct 23, 2026

This land

measured from the nearest campground in the unit

Watch

Congaree National Parkpollution

Camping here is a stake in what happens to it. More Than Just Parks tracks the threats and the comment windows.

Source: MTJP Threatened Lands map · Sep 28, 2026

Heads up

Information

Planning Ahead for Transportation If being dropped off at the park, please ensure you will have a return ride. Taxis and rideshares do not often come out to Congaree, and the bus may be unavailable. Please plan ahead.

Caution

Backcountry Trail Conditions GPS is necessary on backcountry trails: Oakridge, Boggy Gut (formerly River), and Kingsnake. These trails may be difficult to follow.

Caution

Paddling Conditions Trees down across Cedar Creek between Bannister's Bridge and South Cedar Creek may require significant portages depending on water levels & paddlers should plan accordingly. All paddlers should have necessary equipment, including the 10…

Source: National Park Service alerts API · Oct 24, 2026

Who answers for this land

Congaree National Park’s campgrounds sit in one congressional district. These members vote on the laws that decide what happens to this land.

James Clyburn (D)SC 6th · 3 campgrounds · grade A

Source: U.S. Census district boundaries and the MTJP Congressional Public Lands Score

Unit: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US) land units

Source: campground records from RIDB, NPS, USFS EDW and BLM, unified by CAMPANAC, refreshed nightly