Congaree National Park, National Park in Richland County, South Carolina
Congaree National Park encompasses 26,692 acres of protected wilderness, including the largest remaining section of old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in the United States.
The area transformed from a logging operation site in 1898 to a National Monument in 1976, and finally received National Park status in November 2003.
Native Americans inhabited this land for over 10,000 years, establishing deep connections with the forest resources and waterways within the present-day park boundaries.
The park offers 25 miles of hiking trails, opportunities for canoeing on Cedar Creek, and primitive camping areas that require advance reservations during peak seasons.
The forest contains numerous champion trees, including a loblolly pine measuring 167 feet, marking some of the tallest trees in the eastern United States.
Location: Richland County
Inception: November 10, 2003
Operator: National Park Service
Website: https://nps.gov/cong
GPS coordinates: 33.78333,-80.78333
Latest update: August 1, 2025 08:12
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