Congaree National Park

About

National park in South Carolina

Why go

• Feels like stepping into a living, breathing cathedral of trees
• Peaceful, immersive, and underrated national park
• A reminder of how vibrant, resilient, and quietly extraordinary our natural world can be

Must try

• Walk the Boardwalk Trail
• Kayak tour
• See the synchronized fireflies
• Spot river otters and massive turtles
• Hike the Sims Trail

Pro tips

• Bug spray is your best friend
• Wear waterproof shoes
• Cell service is limited-download maps
• Just 30 min from Columbia
• Arrive early in the day

Good to know

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Rating

4.7 / 5 (4044 reviews)