Contact Info
Hopkins, SC 29061
- Phone:
- 803-776-4396
- Phone:
- 803-776-4396
Basics
- Type:
- Other
Description
This is the largest remnant of old-growth floodplain forest remaining on the continent. Experience national and state champion trees, towering to record size amidst astonishing biodiversity. Walk, paddle or just relax within this dynamic floodplain ecosystem. Beauty and tranquility reign supreme in the midst of this natural treasure.
Hours + Fees
Hours:
Congaree National Park is open every day except for Christmas day (December 25th)
The Harry Hampton Visitor Center is open from 8:30 am until 5:00 pm.
During daylight savings time (DST), the Harry Hampton Visitor Center will be open until 7:00 PM on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
You are always welcome to park in our after hours parking lot and walk the park trails before or after hours. (Note: This is also where you will need to park if you are camping.)
Map + Directions
Basic Directions
Congaree National Park is located about 20 miles from downtown Columbia, South Carolina in the Hopkins / Gadsden community. Directions to the park are as follows:
From Spartanburg (Approx. 115 miles)
Follow Interstate 26 East (towards Charleston) to Exit 116. At Exit 116, turn onto Interstate 77 North towards Charlotte (LEFT EXIT). Continue on Interstate 77 for approximately five miles to Exit 5. Follow directions below from I 77, Exit 5.
From Charleston (Approx. 114 miles)
Follow Interstate 26 West (towards Spartanburg) to Exit 116. Turn onto Interstate 77 North towards Charlotte. Continue on Interstate 77 for approximately five miles to exit 5. Follow directions below from I 77, Exit 5.
From Charlotte (Approx. 110 miles)
Take Interstate 77 South for approximately 95 miles to Exit 5. Follow directions below from I 77, Exit 5.
From Interstate 77, Exit 5
At Exit 5 turn off onto SC Hwy 48 East (Bluff Rd.), following the brown and white Congaree National Park directional signs. Travel southeast approximately fourteen miles on SC Hwy 48 (Bluff Rd.) toward Gadsden and turn right onto Mt. View Rd. Follow Mt. View Rd. for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Old Bluff Rd. and travel 0.6 miles. At the large park entrance sign, turn left onto the park entrance road and proceed one mile to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Parking lots will be on the right.
From St. Matthews / Hwy 601
Follow Hwy 601 North to the intersection with Bluff Road (SC Hwy 48). Turn left onto Bluff Road. Follow Bluff Road for 11 miles, until you see the brown and white Congaree National Park directional sign. Immediately after the sign, turn left onto Mt. View Road. Follow Mt. View Rd. for 0.8 miles. Turn right onto Old Bluff Rd. and travel 0.6 miles. At the large park entrance sign, turn left onto the park entrance road and proceed one mile to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Parking lots will be on the right.
