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An orange tent pitched at Congaree National Park
Three children kayak on the water
Three children kayak on the water in the autumn

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly

Available sites

16 total sites

About 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. 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. 

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Birding

Birding

Year-round
Hiking

Hiking

Year-round

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Upcoming seasons
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Closed periods
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Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

16 Sites Available

Site
Price
⛺ GS01, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ GS02, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ GS03, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ GS04, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS01, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS02, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS03, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS04, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS05, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS06, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS07, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS08, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS09, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS10, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS11, Loop: Longleaf Tent
⛺ IS12, Loop: Longleaf Tent

Reviews (260)

What Guests Are Saying

Longleaf Campground offers a clean, well-kept environment with spacious, private campsites and friendly staff, making it a great choice for hiking and enjoying nature. Visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere, proximity to trails and the visitor center, and amenities like picnic tables and fire rings. Some minor issues were noted, such as occasional noise from other campers and limited restroom facilities, but overall, guests had a positive experience and enjoyed the beautiful surroundings.

Review Summary

4.6
260 reviews
5
71.5%
186
4
17.3%
45
3
6.5%
17
2
4.6%
12
1
0.0%
0

Salvatore M

Verified

May 9, 2024 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

2

It was fine. Short walk from parking lot. Close to neighbors. Didn’t really like no check in, no camp host or anything

Beth S

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: IS10, Loop: Longleaf

5

At Longleaf Campground, there are 12 primitive tent sites lined up along one side of a little meadow/tree stand, and 4 group sites lined up parallel along the other side. We stayed in tent site #10, which was maybe 100 yards from the parking lot/pit toilets (site #1 is closest, and site #12 is farthest away). Site #10 was located behind #9, but nobody was camping there which made our experience feel nice and fairly (but not completely) private. There was noise from the group sites one night, but otherwise this nice-sized campground was really peaceful, shaded, and beautiful beneath the pines. April is a gorgeous time to go!

Beth S

Verified

April 22, 2024 • Stayed at: IS10, Loop: Longleaf

5

At Longleaf Campground, there are 12 primitive tent sites lined up along one side of a little meadow/tree stand, and 4 group sites lined up parallel along the other side. We stayed in tent site #10, which was maybe 100 yards from the parking lot/pit toilets (site #1 is closest, and site #12 is farthest away). Site #10 was located behind #9, but nobody was camping there which made our experience feel nice and fairly (but not completely) private. There was noise from the group sites one night, but otherwise this nice-sized campground was really peaceful, shaded, and beautiful beneath the pines. April is a gorgeous time to go!

Brandon P

Verified

April 20, 2024 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

5

We had a phenomenal time! The campsite included a flat spot to pitch a tent, a fire ring, a picnic table, and a pole with hooks to hang things on, such as a lantern. The campground is a short hike from the visitor's center and the entrance to the boardwalk trail. We will be back!

Brandon P

Verified

April 20, 2024 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

5

We had a phenomenal time! The campsite included a flat spot to pitch a tent, a fire ring, a picnic table, and a pole with hooks to hang things on, such as a lantern. The campground is a short hike from the visitor's center and the entrance to the boardwalk trail. We will be back!

Douglas G

Verified

April 4, 2024 • Stayed at: IS06, Loop: Longleaf

3

It is a nice campground but having to carry stuff was a bit of a hassel. We knew this going in but it still wasn't ideal. Would still go back. Sites were nice sized and clean.

Douglas G

Verified

April 4, 2024 • Stayed at: IS06, Loop: Longleaf

3

It is a nice campground but having to carry stuff was a bit of a hassel. We knew this going in but it still wasn't ideal. Would still go back. Sites were nice sized and clean.

Patrick E

Verified

March 24, 2024 • Stayed at: IS12, Loop: Longleaf

5

Decent little campsite. If you stay in the back it's a bit of a walk but alm the sites are pretty spaced out. The first site is really close if you need easy access.

Christine T

Verified

March 24, 2024 • Stayed at: IS12, Loop: Longleaf

4

Clean campground at an awesome park! Sites are sort of close together, but seem fairly private when trees have leafed out. Site was well taken care of.

Patrick E

Verified

March 24, 2024 • Stayed at: IS12, Loop: Longleaf

5

Decent little campsite. If you stay in the back it's a bit of a walk but alm the sites are pretty spaced out. The first site is really close if you need easy access.

Location & Directions for Longleaf Campground

100 National Park Road, Hopkins, SC 29061 United States

Elevation: 38 ft

Getting There

This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.

Nearest town

Hopkins, SC - 7 mi

About 11 min to downtown

Nearby National Park

Congaree National Park

In Congaree National Park

Approximate driving time: 1 min

Policies & Rules

Arrival & departure

Check in time

12PM

Check out time

11AM

  • Campsites must be reserved in advance and occupied by the person on the reservation. Stay is limited to 14 consecutive days and 28 days within 6 months.

Site capacity

  • Individual sites allow up to 8 campers and 3 tents; group sites require at least 9 campers and allow 24 campers and 12 tents. Hammocks are allowed and do not count against tent limits.

Vehicles & parking

  • Vehicles must stay in designated parking lots; overnight camping in vehicles is prohibited. Lock vehicles and keep valuables out of sight.

Fires & fuel

  • Fires are only allowed in fire rings and must be extinguished. Only dead branches may be used for fuel, and outside firewood must be locally sourced and certified pest free.

Wildlife & food storage

  • Food must be stored in sealed containers, and trash should be disposed of in designated bins. Do not burn food or trash in fire rings.

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Last updated: October 22, 2026

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