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Congaree National Park lies in central South Carolina, between the towns and cities of Columbia, Orangeburg, and Sumter. The forest was declared a national park in 2003 after a long campaign to preserve one of the last old-growth bottomland hardwood forests left in the United States. This ancient forest covers an area of over 26,000 acres, creating a picturesque and lush landscape of woodland, wetland floodplains. Congaree National Park has been designated a UNESCO biosphere reserve and a wilderness area, a testament to the natural beauty and rarity of the park.
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Getting Outdoors
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.
Camping at Congaree National Park
Although RV camping directly within Congaree National Park is not permitted, there are many accommodating campgrounds to be found within a short drive of the park. ‘Edmund RV Park’ just west of Congaree National Park offers RV campers the ideal site for setting up camp. Full 20, 30, 50 amp electric, water, and sewer hookups are provided here. Facilities include flushing toilets, shower block, laundry service, and an RV storage service. Many of the sites are pull-thru, meaning all sizes of rigs are welcome here.
Exploring the Area
The nearby city and South Carolina capital Columbia is a perfect destination to explore one you have exhausted the forest recreation. The city is full of must-see sights and day trips, perfect for the whole family. Be sure not to pass up an opportunity to visit Colombia’s ‘Riverbanks Zoo and Garden.’ This zoo is the perfect family fun day out and is sure to keep the little ones entertained. Covering 170 acres, the zoo is home to two thousand animals, encompassing a verity of species. The birdhouse is a particularly celebrated and nationally renowned exhibit, and this is one zoo not to miss.
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Popular nearby hiking trails and campgrounds
- Hiking TrailLocation
- Cedar Creek, SCCongaree National Park, SC
- Kingsnake Trail, SCCongaree National Park, SC
- Congaree Swamp Loop, SCCongaree National Park, SC
- Weston Lake Loop Trail, SCCongaree National Park, SC
- River Trail, SCCongaree National Park, SC
- Oakridge Trail, SCCongaree National Park, SC
- Bluff Trail, SCCongaree National Park, SC
- Coquina Trail, SCPoinsett State Park, SC
- Whippoorwill Trail, SCPoinsett State Park, SC
- Palmetto Trail High Hills of Santee Passage, SCPoinsett State Park, SC
- CampgroundsLocation
- Congaree National Park Camping, SCRichland County, SC
- River Bottom Farms Family Campground, SCLexington County, SC
- Santee / Santee Lakes KOA, SCClarendon County, SC
- Little Cedar Creek Campground, SCFairfield County, SC
- Dreher Island Campground, SCSaluda County, SC
- The Farm Campground, SCDarlington County, SC
- Swampfox Campground, SCFlorence County, SC
- Charleston KOA, SCCharleston County, SC
- Magnolia RV Park and Campground, SCLaurens County, SC
- Oak Plantation Campground, SCCharleston County, SC
- RV dealerships in South Carolina
Recent RV rental reviews in Congaree National Park
Damon S.
October, 2025
Great experience from start to finish! Thanks Tim.
Frank M.
October, 2025
Couldn’t have asked for better service. This was a weekend to the Charlotte Roval and couldn’t have asked for better accommodations.
Patricia F.
September, 2025
Host was wonderful to work with. Great communication. I appreciated the details on how everything worked. Setup was perfect. Camper was clean and spacious. Would definitely rent again.
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