The Details
The largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the US — a cathedral of towering cypress and tupelo.
When To Visit
Best Time To Visit
MONTH BY MONTHMarch–May and October–November: comfortable temperatures and fewer mosquitoes. Late May brings the synchronous firefly show.
The firefly event (by lottery) draws the biggest crowds; the rest of the year is quiet.
Summer is hot, humid and buggy, and the boardwalk can flood after heavy rain.
General patterns — conditions vary by year. Check current NPS alerts and road status before you go.
How Far
Park Entrances
SET YOUR LOCATIONNearest Airports
ESTIMATED DRIVE TO THE PARKDistances are rough estimates to the closest entrance. Check road and ferry conditions before you go.
What To Do
Top Things To Do
Where To Stay
Camping
Campgrounds inside the park are booked through Recreation.gov, and many fill months ahead.
FIND CAMPSITES ON RECREATION.GOV ↗Lodging & Nearby Towns
There’s no lodging inside this park, so most visitors stay in the nearby towns above.
Cool Facts & Figures
By The Numbers
Links
Plan Your Visit
OFFICIAL & TRUSTED SITESCongaree