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Home of Champions!

Welcome to 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.
 
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Things to Do

Congaree National Park houses a museum quality exhibit area within the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, a 2.4 mile boardwalk loop trail, over 20 miles of backwoods hiking trails, canoeing, kayaking, fishing and more. Click here for more information.
 
Canoe Trips

Canoe Trips

There's no better way to see the park than by canoe, and Congaree National Park offers FREE ranger guided canoe tours every Saturday and Sunday. Click here for more information.
 
Research in the park.

Research and Education

As a designated Wilderness area, International Biosphere Reserve, Globally Important Bird Area, and the largest intact tract of old-growth floodplain forest in North America, Congaree National Park is home to a variety of ongoing research and education projects.
 
Park Ranger leading a guided walk

Walks and Talks

Congaree National Park offers guided walks, talks and presentations throughout the year.  All are free of charge.  Click here for more information.

 

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Superintendent
100 National Park Road
Hopkins, SC 29061

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Phone

Visitor Information
(803) 776-4396 ext. 0

Superintendent
(803) 776-4396 ext. 24

Fax

(803) 783-4241

Climate

Cool in the winter, hot in the summer, and moderate in the spring and fall. 
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Did You Know?
In North America, only the conifer forests of the Western U.S. coastal region are substantially taller. East of the Mississippi, just a few patches of white pine and some cove forests in Great Smoky Mountains NP are taller. When compared to all of the world's forests, Congaree is among the tallest.

Last Updated: September 15, 2008 at 15:20 EST