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Camping, RVs and lodging in Congaree

Where to stay in Congaree National Park: every campground the park service lists, what it costs, how to book and which take RVs.

The park service lists 2 campgrounds with 20 sites in all.

Campground Sites Booking From RVs Amenities
Longleaf Campground 14 Both $15 No cell signal
Bluff Campground 6 Both $10 No cell signal

RVs and trailers

No campground here lists RV access. 0 campgrounds have electric hookups. None lists a dump station. RV lengths are the park service’s maximums; many sites in a campground are shorter, so book a site that fits.

Booking a site

2 of the campgrounds take reservations, usually on Recreation.gov. 2 keep some first-come, first-served sites: arrive early, especially on summer weekends.

What the park says about reservations at Longleaf Campground: “All sites are available for online reservation. Those wishing to camp must reserve a site online. All fees for campsites are collected online, and no fees for campsites are collected on site.”

Campfires

  • Longleaf Campground: Campers are responsible for extinguishing their campfires upon leaving or vacating their site. Water is available for extinguishing fires at the visitor center.
  • Bluff Campground: Campfires are permitted within firepits only. Campers are responsible to bring water with them to extinguish their fire upon leaving their site at all times.

Fire rules change with conditions. Bring no firewood from home; buy it near the park.

Lodges and cabins

The park service lists no lodges inside this park. Most visitors stay in nearby towns.

Sources

Last checked 1 November 2026.

Frequently asked questions

How many campgrounds are in Congaree?
2, with 20 sites in all.
Can you bring an RV to Congaree?
No campground lists RV sites.
Are there hotels or lodges in Congaree?
The park service lists none inside the park.