After Hours Campground:
- The After Hours Campground is located beside the After Hours parking lot.
- There are 7 sites. Each site is limited to 8 campers.
- Portable toilets are available.
Bluff Primitive Campground:
- The Bluff Campground is available for large group camping 40.There are 3 sites available on a first come first served basis. .
- The After Hours parking lot is approximately one mile from the Bluff Campground. The trailhead is located on the eastern side of the After Hours parking lot and is marked with blue trail markers.
Backcountry Camping:
· All backcountry camping is primitive including canoe camping.
· Fires are prohibited in the backcountry. Backpacking stoves are permitted.
· Group size in the backcountry is limited to 6 individuals.
· Camping must be 200 feet from trails and water, including Cedar Creek, Weston Lake, Wise Lake and the Congaree River.
· Backcountry camping is not permitted within 500 feet of park buildings and the boardwalk.
· Pack out everything you pack in. For more information on Leave Not Trace, ask a park ranger or visit www.lnt.org
Other Considerations:
· Water found along the trails is potable only if boiled, filtered, or treated with iodine.
· The park is subject to periodic flooding. Be alert to rising water and be prepared to move camp if necessary. Please check the Congaree River Water Level on the Canoe/Kayaking page before leaving.
· Be prepared for inclement weather and always allow time before dark to find a dry campsite.
· Cedar Creek is crossed by trails in two locations allowing for a combination of hiking and canoeing. Refer to the Hiking and Canoeing pages for more information.
· To reduce the possibility of getting lost in the “flat” floodplain environment, off trail travel is not recommended unless you are equipped with a map and compass.