Congaree National Park
Caution Information See 3 current alerts
Current alerts (3)
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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 Essentials.
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Caution
Backcountry Trail Conditions
GPS is necessary on backcountry trails: Oakridge, Boggy Gut (formerly River), and Kingsnake. These trails may be difficult to follow.
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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.
Hours
Congaree Operating Hours (Not Visitor Center Hours)
| Every day | All Day |
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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 Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas Day. Please check alerts prior to your visit.
Visitor centers
Harry Hampton Visitor Center
Harry Hampton Visitor Center
| Every day | 9:00AM - 5:00PM |
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Coming up:
- Nov 25: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
- Nov 26: Thanksgiving Day (closed)
The Harry Hampton Visitor Center is open daily with the exception of New Year's Day, President's Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. PLEASE NOTE: The park and visitor center may close due to hazardous weather or for resource management work. Always check the park Alerts page prior to your visit.
Visitor center page on nps.gov: Harry Hampton Visitor Center
About this park
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.