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May 14, 2024 · See a glimpse of what Congaree National Park has to offer, including champion trees, kayaking and canoeing opportunities, and wilderness for exploration and rejuvenation.
Apr 1, 2024 · Walk the boardwalk trail through the forest, go kayaking or canoeing on Cedar Creek, go birdwatching and fishing, and, if you like, venture farther into the park on a number of other woodland trails. In this guide, we cover the best things to do in Congaree National Park.
Congaree National Park is a 26,692.6-acre (41.7 sq mi; 108.0 km 2) American national park in central South Carolina, 18 miles southeast of the state capital, Columbia. The park preserves the largest tract of old growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the United States.
Mar 31, 2020 · Plan Your Visit. You have the opportunity to experience the natural wonders of Congaree National Park on foot or on water. With over 25 miles of hiking trails and 2.4 miles of boardwalk, there are many ways to explore the Congaree Wilderness.
Nov 9, 2023 · Details About Park Campgrounds and Backcountry Camping. Congaree has two designated campgrounds: Longleaf Campground - Located adjacent to the park entrance road, this campground has 10 individual and 4 group camping sites. Individual sites can have a maximum of 8 individuals and 3 tents.
Nov 5, 2009 · Push back the ghostly Spanish moss that drips from the bald cypresses, and you enter a lush backcountry inhabited by bobcats, deer, and playful river otters. Yellowbellied sapsuckers drill holes ...
Congaree National Park is located in the southern part of central South Carolina in the eastern United States. The park covers an area of 41.1 square miles (106.3 sq km). Congaree is recognized for its outstanding biodiversity as well as being the largest collection of bottomland hardwood forests throughout the entire United States.
Take outdoor adventure to new heights at Congaree National Park. Walk among the largest remnant of old-growth floodplain forest remaining on the continent, and see national and state champion trees, towering to record size amidst an astonishing array of plants and animals when you visit Congaree.
This national park in South Carolina is home to champion trees, primeval forest landscapes, and diverse plant and animal life. Known for its giant hardwoods and towering pines, Congaree’s floodplain forest includes one of the highest canopies in the world.
May 6, 2023 · Here's what you need to know before visiting Congaree National Park, South Carolina's only national park, including things to do and where to stay.
