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Bates Fork Closure

Bates Fork Property will be closed to all public access for management activities from 6:00 pm Wed. Feb 8, through 7:00 am Fri. Feb 10. For more information, call the Resource Manager at 803-647-3960.

Home of Champions

Welcome to the largest remnant of old-growth floodplain forest remaining on the continent! Experience champion trees, towering to record size amidst astonishing biodiversity.

 
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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 Tours

There's no better way to see the park than by canoe. Congaree National Park offers FREE ranger guided canoe tours throughout the year. 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

Fax

(803) 783-4241

Climate

Cool in the winter, hot in the summer, and moderate in the spring and fall. 
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Students learn about the diverse forest community at Congaree National Park

Did You Know?
Congaree National Park ranks among the most diverse forest communities in North America. There are 22 different plant communities in the park.

Last Updated: February 03, 2012 at 13:23 MST

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