RV rental Congaree National Park, SC: Motorhome rentals, camper van rentals and more

You will be hard-pressed to find a more picturesque fishing location than Cedar Creek in Congaree National Park. The creek and Congaree River cuts and winds its way through the heart of the park, providing a myriad of fishing locations along its banks. The rivers and creeks are home to a wide range of fish species, each one of them offering Congaree National Park campers fantastic sport. Fishermen and women can try their hand at catching largemouth bass, crappie, catfish, and bream. Campers should be reminded that a South Carolina fishing license is needed to fish here, and always be on the lookout for the creek’s alligator population. Kayaking and canoeing is the most popular activity and by far the best way to explore the vast Congaree National Park. The waterways that flow throughout the forest and wetlands offer miniature highways that take budding adventures on a tour of these ancient forests. Campers can paddle their way through what is known as the ‘Congaree River Blue Trail.’ This fifty-mile trail starts in downtown Columbia and ends in Congaree National Park, and kayaking your way through the National Park section will be the highlight of your trip. Those motorhome camping without their own kayaks should not worry, the national park offers a very reasonable kayak and canoe rental service. Those who wish to explore this modern Eden on foot will find no end to the number of trails passing through the national park. Hiking routes crisscross all over the thousands of acres of land, each one offering a different perspective of the park, its wildlife, and its natural environment. The ‘Kingsnake Trail’ is an 11 and a half-mile trail that takes hikers along the banks of the Cedar Cree. This is the favorite trail of birdwatchers as the thick vegetation offers the perfect habitat for many birds.