§ 02 — OVERVIEW
This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest.
This campground is located at a higher elevation than the floodplain and is not subject to the flooding events that occur regularly in other parts of the park.
Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park’s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center by car or by hiking on the Longleaf Trail. At the visitor center you can access the Boardwalk and find information on other trails to plan your trip into the old-growth forest of Congaree National Park. Those who would like to explore and experience Congaree via canoe or kayak can launch from one of the park's two landings, located between 5-10 minutes by car from the campground.
• Camping at this campground is tent only. • Camp sites do not accommodate vehicles. All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking lot, and campers must walk a short distance to reach their reserved site. • This campground does not permit RV/car camping. • All sites have fire rings and picnic tables. • This campground does not provide electric/water/sewer hook-ups. • This campground has two vault toilets located next to the parking area. • Running water is not available at this campground. Potable water is available at filling stations 24/7 at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. • Receptacles for trash and/or recycling are available near the campground parking lot.
Located in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest, campsites are surrounded by pines and other trees. Campsites are generally in shade for large parts of the day. An open field in the middle of the campground is available for use by campers throughout the day, and this location offers campers excellent opportunities for observing wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and the occasional southern fox squirrel.
§ 03 — CONDITIONS
National Weather Service · seven-day outlook · updated hourly
§ 04 — SIGNAL
FCC broadband data · actual signal varies in remote terrain
§ 05—08 — FROM THE FIELD
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§ 06 — REVIEWS
§ 07 — TRIP REPORTS
§ 08 — COMMUNITY PHOTOS
Congaree National Park is located near many attractions including state parks, forests and parks. The city of Columbia is a short drive from the park and offers access to many attractions including museums, city parks and shopping.
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§ 01 — VITALS
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Based on FCC availability data. Actual signal may vary in remote terrain.
Jun
89°F
Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
8 to 14 mph SW
Sat
90°F
Mostly Sunny
3 mph N
Sun
93°F
Sunny
0 to 5 mph SW
Mon
93°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 to 12 mph SW
Tue
93°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
9 mph W
Wed
91°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
3 mph W
Thu
92°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
0 to 3 mph W
