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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
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Evan C

Verified

June 26, 2023 • Stayed at: IS07, Loop: Longleaf

5

Great site!

Evan C

Verified

June 26, 2023 • Stayed at: IS07, Loop: Longleaf

5

Great site!

Evan C

Verified

June 26, 2023 • Stayed at: IS07, Loop: Longleaf

5

Great site!

John R

Verified

July 26, 2023 • Stayed at: IS06, Loop: Longleaf

2

The campground itself was very nice, a pretty spot, quiet, and only a couple of minutes walk from the parking area. Here is the bad part... Being the middle of July, the heat was oppressive and the mosquitos were hungry. I probably could have handed that as I have 50 years experience camping in many different extremes, but the kicker was that the deerflies and horseflies were relentless and not just in the campground, but all over the Park. Nice place, but I recommend going there in the winter time to avoid the heat and the bugs!

Cathy M

Verified

July 26, 2023 • Stayed at: IS03, Loop: Longleaf

4

the sites were well cared for and within an easy and short walking distance. but it would have been nice to have the flexibility to use our small camper for the night since the weather was so warm and humid. visitor center staff was friendly and the park was quite a treat to explore.

John R

Verified

July 26, 2023 • Stayed at: IS06, Loop: Longleaf

2

The campground itself was very nice, a pretty spot, quiet, and only a couple of minutes walk from the parking area. Here is the bad part... Being the middle of July, the heat was oppressive and the mosquitos were hungry. I probably could have handed that as I have 50 years experience camping in many different extremes, but the kicker was that the deerflies and horseflies were relentless and not just in the campground, but all over the Park. Nice place, but I recommend going there in the winter time to avoid the heat and the bugs!

Cathy M

Verified

July 26, 2023 • Stayed at: IS03, Loop: Longleaf

4

the sites were well cared for and within an easy and short walking distance. but it would have been nice to have the flexibility to use our small camper for the night since the weather was so warm and humid. visitor center staff was friendly and the park was quite a treat to explore.

Brink N

Verified

August 14, 2023 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

5

Campsite was nice and clean. The hiking trailhead was very convenient to access the visitors center. Lots of bugs and spiders so be ready. Plenty of shade, which is great.

Brink N

Verified

August 14, 2023 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

5

Campsite was nice and clean. The hiking trailhead was very convenient to access the visitors center. Lots of bugs and spiders so be ready. Plenty of shade, which is great.

Rebecca B

Verified

August 15, 2023 • Stayed at: IS01, Loop: Longleaf

4

This is a basic, tent-only campground in a convenient location. The sites move away from the parking lot with site 1 being the closest.
Things we loved: Spectacular trees! Tent platform, easy walk to our site, quiet space, hiking trail to visitors center, space for a hammock. There was a nice camaraderie between campers, and everyone was very quiet and respectful. Visitors center is a mile away and has 24-hr access to a single flush toilet, drinking water tap, and Wi-Fi (from outdoors).
Downsides: Just be aware the campground does not have anyone on site, so you just need to be comfortable being independent. Campground toilets are basic and there are really no amenities within a roughly 20 minute drive.
Overall: We really enjoyed our stay! Congaree is beautiful and interesting. Campground is clean and suited our needs, and we would know what to expect next time!

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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