Congaree National Park

About Congaree National Park

Congaree National Park protects 26,000 acres of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest—the largest remaining in North America. The park's champion trees include some of the tallest in the eastern United States. The forest floods regularly, nourishing the ecosystem and creating a watery wilderness best explored by canoe or kayak. In late May, synchronous fireflies put on a spectacular display, blinking in unison throughout the forest.

Park Highlights

• Boardwalk Loop Trail
• Champion Trees
• Cedar Creek
• Firefly Festival
• Weston Lake Loop
• Old-growth Forest

Activities

Wildlife

Visitor Information

Visitor Tips

• Check for flooding before visiting
• Firefly season is late May-early June
• Bring bug spray - mosquitoes are intense
• Boardwalk is accessible year-round

Location

Official Resources