News Release

Temporary Front Country Evening Closures August 16-18

Date: August 12, 2022
Contact: David Shelley, 803-647-3966

COLUMBIA — Congaree National Park will temporarily close front country areas on the following dates and times:

Tuesday, August 16, 6:00 pm to 1:00 am on Wednesday, August 17

Wednesday, August 17, 6:00 pm to 1:00 am on Thursday, August 18

Thursday, August 18, 6:00 pm to 1:00 am on Friday, August 19

“These closures are necessary for safely conducting facilities and resource management work,” said Dr. David Shelley, with the park’s Resource Stewardship and Science program. “Park staff would like to thank visitors for their patience, understanding, and support.”

The closure affects the park entrance road South of Longleaf Campground, all trails north of Cedar Creek (including the Bluff Trail, the Boardwalk, Sim's Trail, and Weston Lake Loop), and the Harry Hampton Visitor Center area (including the parking lots and picnic shelter). All day use visitors must be off the trails and in the parking lot no later than 5:45. Visitors are still welcome at the Bannister Bridge Canoe Access and South Cedar Creek Canoe Access during these evening hours, but may not paddle or hike into the closed area. Campers must stay out of the closed area during the dates and times listed above. They may remain in the campground, at a backcountry site South of Cedar Creek, or enjoy the park from one of the canoe accesses.
 

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