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Bluff Hike In Campground — Congaree National Park

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Bluff Hike In Campground is located near Hopkins in Congaree National Park. The area features flat terrain with dense forest surroundings. Campers can explore the nearby Congaree River and enjoy trails through the national park, with temperatures ranging from 30°F in winter to 90°F in summer.

Description

National Park

Congaree National Park

Overview

This is a hike-in campground that is located at the intersection of the Bluff and Firefly Trails, approximately 1 mile from both the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and the Longleaf Campground. It is surrounded by a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest. 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.

Recreation

Campers with reservations at the Bluff Campground have easy access to the park___s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, boardwalk, and other hiking trails via either the Firefly or Bluff Trails. At the visitor center you 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 visitor center.

Facilities

Natural Features

Campsites are located on the edges of an open, grassy clearing in the mixed pine/hardwood forest, and is adjacent to an area currently undergoing restoration to a longleaf pine grassland/savanna. Depending on the time of day, sites may be the sun during the morning or afternoon/evening hours. This location offers opportunities to observe wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.

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For facility specific information, please call (803) 647-3970.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Reservation Info

All campers are required to have a reservation to camp in either of the two frontcountry campgrounds (Longleaf Campground and Bluff Campground) or have a valid permit to camp in the backcountry. Reservations for either of the frontcountry campgrounds must be made through Recreation.gov or by calling 1-877-444-6777. Information on frontcountry campground, including fees and links to reservation pages can be found below. When requesting a backcountry camping permit, applications should be be made at least 72 hours in advance. To obtain a permit, please email cong_information@nps.gov.

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