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Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek LandingThis 6.2-mile paddle makes for a terrific day trip.
Congaree
Home to some of the tallest trees in the eastern United States, Congaree National Park preserves a rich bottomland hardwood forest shaped by seasonal floods.
Top Stops
Top places to visit in Congaree, from signature stops to easy additions for the trip plan.
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Boardwalk Loop TrailThe 2.4-mile loop boardwalk trail is a terrific introduction to Congaree National Park.
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Bluff TrailTurn off of the Boardwalk Loop Trail to join the very easy Bluff Trial (#1) that leads to the Bluff Campsite.
Information
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Fees & ReservationsYou're free to visit Congaree National Park, literally! There is no entrance fee at this national park.
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Traffic & Travel TipsCongaree National Park is open 365 days a year, making any time a terrific time to visit, but some times of year are better than others.
Hiking
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Boardwalk Loop TrailThe 2.4-mile loop boardwalk trail is a terrific introduction to Congaree National Park.
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Bluff TrailTurn off of the Boardwalk Loop Trail to join the very easy Bluff Trial (#1) that leads to the Bluff Campsite.
Paddling
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South Cedar Creek LandingTake an easy roundtrip paddling trip from South Cedar Creek Landing.
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Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek LandingThis 6.2-mile paddle makes for a terrific day trip.
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Cedar Creek Landing to Route 601 LandingTake an overnight 20-mile paddling trip on the park's waterways.
Camping
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Longleaf CampgroundThis campground is easily accessible for a night under the trees.
Point of Interest
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Cedar Creek GaugeWater levels can fluctuate as much as 10 feet on Cedar Creek, but the U.S.G.S. has it under control.
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Congaree River GaugeWater levels can fluctuate as much as 10 feet on Cedar Creek, but the U.S.G.S. has it under control.
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Harry Hampton Visitor CenterStop by the visitor center for a quick introduction to Congaree National Park before venturing into the park.
Restrooms
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Harry Hampton Visitor CenterStop by the visitor center for a quick introduction to Congaree National Park before venturing into the park.
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Longleaf CampgroundThis campground is easily accessible for a night under the trees.
Parking
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South Cedar Creek LandingTake an easy roundtrip paddling trip from South Cedar Creek Landing.
Point of interest
Bannister's Bridge to Cedar Creek LandingThis 6.2-mile paddle makes for a terrific day trip.
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Cedar Creek Landing to Route 601 LandingTake an overnight 20-mile paddling trip on the park's waterways.
Nearby Parks Around Congaree
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Nearby Points of Interest Around Congaree
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Congaree National Park
Wet, wild, and awe-inspiring, Congaree National Park preserves 22,200 acres of southern bottomland forest just outside of Columbia, S.C. - the largest tract of old-growth hardwoods in North America.
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Big Tree Hike
The park ranger-led Big Tree Hike is offered monthly (seasonally) at Congaree National Park.
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Harry Hampton Visitor Center
Stop by the visitor center for a quick introduction to Congaree National Park before venturing into the park.
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Owl Prowl
This popular ranger-led evening hike requires reservations.
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Boardwalk Loop Trail
The 2.4-mile loop boardwalk trail is a terrific introduction to Congaree National Park.
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Longleaf Trail (#8)
Access the Longleaf Campground via the Longleaf Trail (#8).
