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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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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
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Loretta J

Verified

April 22, 2026 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

5

Campsite #1 was easily accessible without a cart. It was quiet, private, & clean. The pit toilets were clean & well-stocked. The solar charger was a welcome surprise, but not all of the sockets worked with our phone charger cords. We were greeted in the morning with birds singing and quail running through. Could hear coyotes in the night. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Loretta J

Verified

April 22, 2026 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

5

Campsite #1 was easily accessible without a cart. It was quiet, private, & clean. The pit toilets were clean & well-stocked. The solar charger was a welcome surprise, but not all of the sockets worked with our phone charger cords. We were greeted in the morning with birds singing and quail running through. Could hear coyotes in the night. Overall a very pleasant experience.

Colton P

Verified

April 26, 2026 • Stayed at: IS12, Loop: Longleaf

5

Clean and well kept camping area as well as the facilities. The park staff were all extremely friendly, the park over all is charming and makes for an enjoyable experience!

Colton P

Verified

April 26, 2026 • Stayed at: IS12, Loop: Longleaf

5

Clean and well kept camping area as well as the facilities. The park staff were all extremely friendly, the park over all is charming and makes for an enjoyable experience!

Lothar D

Verified

May 6, 2026 • Stayed at: IS08, Loop: Longleaf

4

This is a quite campground with reasonable privacy. The sites have plenty of room. Expected to walk a few hundred feet to your site. (Higher numbers are farther away from facility and parking lot.)
The campground is quite peaceful with a small pond and meadow. There is plenty of wildlife, so it is essential to keep your coolers secure. The primitive facility is reasonably clean.
The big drawback of this campground is that there is no running water. Be prepared to fill your water containers at the visitor center.

Miranda C

Verified

May 8, 2026 • Stayed at: IS06, Loop: Longleaf

5

Perfect balance of feeling like you're out in the woods while having easy access to the visitor center (the short trail is a sweet way to get there). The solar charging station was super nice to have. Very cute birds around

Amy B

Verified

May 11, 2026 • Stayed at: IS10, Loop: Longleaf

4

Wonderful time! The campgrounds were neat. The walk to the visitor’s center was nice and they had real working toilets at that location, which was great! Loved the films and enjoyed the boardwalk with the self guided tour!

The mosquito level was on a 1, which enhanced our experience.

Katherine R

Verified

June 1, 2026 • Stayed at: GS04, Loop: Longleaf

5

Beautiful environment and the fun of fireflies at dusk!

George F

Verified

June 4, 2026 • Stayed at: IS06, Loop: Longleaf

5

Very nice trails throughout the park. Boardwalk trail was also very nice. Camp site was clean and well maintained.

Joshua B

Verified

June 9, 2026 • Stayed at: IS04, Loop: Longleaf

5

Pleasantly surprised by this campground. Very pretty wooded setting and great access to trails, the visitor center, etc. I'd recommend site 3--it's situated in such a way that it provides a bit more privacy than many of the other sites. A note: no running water at the campground so be sure to bring plenty! The visitor center does have a station to refill containers. Vault toilets were in pretty rough shape, even as vault toilets go.

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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