What are the hours at Congaree National Park?

Mon: All Day; Tue: All Day; Wed: All Day; Thu: All Day; Fri: All Day; Sat: All Day; Sun: All Day (Congaree Operating Hours (Not Visitor Center Hours))

Does Congaree National Park require a reservation?

No timed-entry or vehicle reservation is required to enter Congaree National Park. Individual tours, campgrounds, or backcountry permits may still need to be booked separately.

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Is Congaree National Park open right now?

Q: Is Congaree National Park open right now?

As of October 14, 2026, Congaree National Park is partially closed. Flood Warning In Effect *10/12/2026

National Park · SC

Partially closed

Congaree National Park is partially closed.

Why this statusFlood Warning In Effect *10/12/2026

Last checked Wed, 14 Oct 2026 13:00:58 GMT

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The largest surviving tract of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the U.S. — some of the tallest trees in the East — seen from a 2.4-mile boardwalk over the floodplain.

Type: National Park
State: SC
Established: 2003
Size: 42 sq mi
2025 visits: 0.29M (#49 most-visited)

About Congaree National 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.

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Visitor info

Address100 National Park Road, Hopkins, SC 29061

Phone(803) 776-4396

Websitewww.nps.gov/cong/index.htm ↗

Hours

Mon	All Day
Tue	All Day
Wed	All Day
Thu	All Day
Fri	All Day
Sat	All Day
Sun	All Day

Congaree Operating Hours (Not Visitor Center Hours)

Getting thereFrom Interstate 77, Exit 5 At Exit 5 turn onto SC Hwy 48 East/Bluff Road. Following the brown and white "Congaree National Park" directional signs, travel approximately 8 miles on and then take a slight right onto Old Bluff Road. Follow Old Bluff Road for 4.5 miles to the park entrance sign, which will be on the…

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How we read this status

We derive Congaree National Park's status from the National Park Service's own alerts and operating hours, refreshed hourly — this is our reading, not an official determination. As of the last check: Flood Warning In Effect *10/12/2026 Full method: how we check park status.