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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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Congaree National Park Points of Interest & Stops
Browse points of interest in Congaree National Park, including overlooks, trailheads, waterfalls, visitor centers, and other stops that help shape a stronger park itinerary.
Best Stops and Park POIs in Congaree National Park
Use this Congaree National Park POI collection to compare stops, prioritize landmarks, and decide which places belong on the route before you open the map or start a trip plan.
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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.
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Driving DirectionsSouth Carolina's Congaree National Park is 30 minutes from Columbia, and two hours from Charleston and Charlotte, N.C.
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Food & ShoppingStop by the grocery store before arriving at the park-there is no food available within Congaree National Park.
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Cell Phone ServiceDon't rely on your cell phone when visiting Congaree National Park.
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Backcountry InformationThe park's backcountry is accessible by foot, canoe, or kayak.
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AccessibilityEveryone's welcome to enjoy one of the last old-growth forests in the United States.
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Contact InformationSouth Carolina's Congaree National Park is in Hopkins, between Charleston and Columbia (but closer to Columbia) off of I-26.
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Activities
HikingChoose from any, or all, of the 25 miles of hiking trails found within Congaree National Park.
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PaddlingBeginners to experienced paddlers will enjoy paddling amongst the primeval old-growth forest in Congaree National Park.
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Kid-Friendly OptionsKids can earn the Congaree National Park Junior Ranger patch and badge!
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Learn About the Park
OverviewWet, 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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Learn About the Park
Top EventsEvents are held throughout the year, but lessen during the hot summer months.
