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View of the Congaree River during the Fall

Physical Address:

100 National Park Road

Hopkins, SC 29061

Mailing Address:

100 National Park Road

Hopkins, SC 29061

contact-details

Phone Number: 8037764396 Voice
Phone Number: 8037834241 Fax

Email Address: cong_information@nps.gov
Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees

Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Park

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Congaree Operating Hours (Not Visitor Center 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/Indigenous Peoples Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Please check alerts prior to your visit.

Weather Information:

Check the forecast before getting on the road. Conditions can change rapidly within the park. Flooding can happen with little or no warning, so make sure to check water levels for Cedar Creek and the Congaree River.