National parks1
Visits in 2025 (all parks)287,833
No entrance fee1
OldestCongaree (2003)
South Carolina has 1 national park.
The parks
| Park | Established | Area (acres) | Visits in 2025 | Entrance fee |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree | 2003 | 26,693 | 287,833 | No entrance fee |
Other National Park Service sites in South Carolina (7)
Beyond its national park, South Carolina has these Park Service sites:
- Charles Pinckney National Historic Site: no entrance fee
- Cowpens National Battlefield: no entrance fee
- Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park: $10 per person
- Kings Mountain National Military Park: no entrance fee
- Ninety Six National Historic Site: no entrance fee
- Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail: no entrance fee
- Reconstruction Era National Historical Park: no entrance fee
Sources
- Wikipedia: List of national parks of the United States (area from NPS land resource data, 2025 recreation visits from NPS visitor statistics)
- National Park Service: Entrance Fees by Park
Sources last checked 1 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
How many national parks are in South Carolina?
1: Congaree.
What is the most visited national park in South Carolina?
Congaree, with 287,833 recreation visits in 2025.