Longleaf Campground
This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest.
More like this: reservable in South Carolina · tent only in South Carolina · group sites in South Carolina
Check availability on Recreation.gov ↗
Site mix
| Walk-in | 12 |
| group walk to | 4 |
Site map
6 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.
Amenities & rules
| Equipment | Tents |
• Camping at this campground is tent only. • Camp sites do not accommodate vehicles. Potable water is available at filling stations 24/7 at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. • Receptacles for trash and/or recycling are available near the campground parking lot.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
Weather by month
Getting there
This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
| Nearest town | Hopkins, South Carolina |
| Coordinates | 33.8358° N, 80.8280° W · Directions ↗ |
Good to know
- This campground is located at a higher elevation than the floodplain and is not subject to the flooding events that occur regularly in other parts of the park.
- All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking lot, and campers must walk a short distance to reach their reserved site. • This campground does not permit RV/car camping. • All sites have fire
Fire nearby
- PrescribedHarry Hampton East Csp Rx
under 1 mi from the campground · 212 acres
- PrescribedRcw Rx Csp
1 mi from the campground · 243 acres
- PrescribedFy27 Scfmf Rx Support
24 mi from the campground
Distance is to the reported incident point, not the fire edge. Call the managing office before you drive.
Supplies & services
| Outdoor gear | River Runner Outdoor Center ↗ | 16.6 mi |
| Dump station | Dump station ↗ | 16.6 mi |
| RV sales & service | Boney Motor Company ↗ | 51.6 mi |
Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.
Explore
Video
Video of Longleaf Campground — Congaree National Park, SC from Veronica S.
Worth a stop
Congaree National Park is located near many attractions including state parks, forests and parks. The city of Columbia is a short drive from the park and offers access to many attractions including museums, city parks and shopping.
- 0.5 miHarry Hampton Visitor Center ↗Visitor center
Public land it sits in
Congaree National Park Wilderness begins about 0.2 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 0.2 miCongaree National Park Wilderness ↗Wilderness · National Park Service · 21,700 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
Historic landmarks nearby
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Natural features
Located in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest, campsites are surrounded by pines and other trees. Campsites are generally in shade for large parts of the day. An open field in the middle of the campground is available for use by campers throughout the day, and this location offers campers excellent opportunities for observing wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and the occasional southern fox squirrel.
Recreation
Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park’s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center by car or by hiking on the Longleaf Trail. At the visitor center you can access the Boardwalk and find information on other trails to plan your trip into the old-growth forest of Congaree National Park. Those who would like to explore and experience Congaree via canoe or kayak can launch from one of the park's two landings, located between 5-10 minutes by car from the campground.
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Longleaf Campground?
Sites at Longleaf Campground are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Longleaf Campground?
Check-in 12:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Longleaf Campground have?
16 sites, including 12 walk-in sites and 4 group walk to.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Longleaf Campground?
Longleaf Campground is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Longleaf Campground?
Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park’s 27 miles of hiking trails. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Longleaf Campground?
Hopkins, South Carolina. Congaree National Park is located near many attractions including state parks, forests and parks.
Source: Getting there
What if Longleaf Campground is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Bluff Hike In Camping (0.8 mi), Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (50.3 mi), and Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (59.3 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby
Which national park is Longleaf Campground in?
Longleaf Campground is a Congaree National Park campground. Entrance fees, alerts, and hours are on Park Atlas.
Source: Congaree National Park