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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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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

Christopher H

Verified

March 20, 2026 • Stayed at: IS09, Loop: Longleaf

4

I had a great experience

Christopher H

Verified

March 20, 2026 • Stayed at: IS09, Loop: Longleaf

4

I had a great experience

Kenneth S

Verified

March 25, 2026 • Stayed at: IS10, Loop: Longleaf

3

Pleasant campground. Very quiet campers. I suppose this has to do with having to carry your equipment to the campsite. No music, car doors slamming, cars starting, etc. The only negative was the gnats. They are ferocious. Bug spray did not help much. Had to bail out to my tent. Spent a lot of time squishing the ones that got in the tent. I bet the mosquitoes are unbearable here in the summer.

William E

Verified

March 25, 2026 • Stayed at: IS08, Loop: Longleaf

5

Very nice campsite! A short walk/drive from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center - which has 24/7 access to clean water. Would definitely stay here again if I make it back to Congaree!

Kenneth S

Verified

March 25, 2026 • Stayed at: IS10, Loop: Longleaf

3

Pleasant campground. Very quiet campers. I suppose this has to do with having to carry your equipment to the campsite. No music, car doors slamming, cars starting, etc. The only negative was the gnats. They are ferocious. Bug spray did not help much. Had to bail out to my tent. Spent a lot of time squishing the ones that got in the tent. I bet the mosquitoes are unbearable here in the summer.

William E

Verified

March 25, 2026 • Stayed at: IS08, Loop: Longleaf

5

Very nice campsite! A short walk/drive from the Harry Hampton Visitor Center - which has 24/7 access to clean water. Would definitely stay here again if I make it back to Congaree!

Luke J

Verified

March 27, 2026 • Stayed at: IS09, Loop: Longleaf

5

Great campsite! Quiet and peaceful. Short walk from the parking area. Overall nice experience.

Luke J

Verified

March 27, 2026 • Stayed at: IS09, Loop: Longleaf

5

Great campsite! Quiet and peaceful. Short walk from the parking area. Overall nice experience.

James R

Verified

March 28, 2026 • Stayed at: IS12, Loop: Longleaf

4

If you have carry a lot of camping equipment you may want to bring a wagon to carry your supplies. Also bring at least one gallon container for water to use at your site.

Aidan C

Verified

March 28, 2026 • Stayed at: IS04, Loop: Longleaf

5

Good location tucked away from others, although you still had to walk through other campgrounds to really get to it.

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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