Congaree National Park offers hiking, primitive camping, bird watching, picnicking, canoeing, kayaking, nature study, and rangers and volunteers...
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Nov 1, 2024
We have been to many national parks but never found a reason to combine Congaree on a trip. Found a reason, thankfully, and it was unique. We took several hikes, enjoyed the visitor's center and, m… Full review by SeniorTravelerTF
Oct 13, 2024
Great overlooked park. Lots of record breaking trees. Do your homework before you go so you know what you're looking at. Peaceful, relaxed, easily accessible boardwalk trail. Wish we had time to take… Full review by kenwilson569
Sep 10, 2024
We had a great experience at the National Park. Very easy to get to by car just outside of Columbia. A very nice visitor center with super friendly and helpful staff is located at the start of the Bo… Full review by Treyt021
In October do u need bug spray hiking in Congaree NP?
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Anywhere you are in the Southern United States, particularly where there is water, there will be mosquitos most every time of year except maybe January and February.
Hello! Was wondering what congaree is like in very early April. Are there any buds/leaves on trees? Is it a nice time to visit for scenery? Or will it take longer into the spring to get leaves? If anyone has visited around this time I’d love to hear your experience.
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I was there in the fall so I am not qualified to answer that question. Strongly suggest that you phone the visitor center directly and speak with a park ranger. They will gladly …
I was there in the fall so I am not qualified to answer that question. Strongly suggest that you phone the visitor center directly and speak with a park ranger. They will gladly answer a multitude of questions for you.
We are going to be in the area in July and I was interested in what the conditions might be like. I would love to take my boys hiking. Would it be miserable? We have learned to treat our clothing with Premetherin due to mosquitos in Michigan and Minnesota, it’s the heat and humidity that concerns me.
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It will be very hot July is probably one of our hottest months here. Bring lots of water. The good thing is that the trails are along a route with lots of trees that will protect you from …
It will be very hot July is probably one of our hottest months here. Bring lots of water. The good thing is that the trails are along a route with lots of trees that will protect you from direct sunlight. With the high humidity we have wear loose clothes that can breathe or you’ll sweat right through them. Also take into mind when they say temperature mid 90’s, That means the heat index with humidity put the feel like temperatures in the low 100’s. If you can beat the heat, come out have fun and enjoy the Congaree Trail and remember they have a really nice visitor center with air conditioning to cool off.
Reading all the warnings about needing bug spray. Is it usually bad into September? We’re visiting mid-September. If we use Deet and mosquito netting, long sleeves etc will we still get major bites? Sounds like there’s no preventing bites and I’m usually highly susceptible!
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Hello! Congaree National Park will be an enjoyable visit for you. Make sure you spend time in the visitor Center. In regards to bugs, an insect repellent with 20 - 30% Deet should work …
Hello! Congaree National Park will be an enjoyable visit for you. Make sure you spend time in the visitor Center. In regards to bugs, an insect repellent with 20 - 30% Deet should work fine and wearing long-sleeved shirts will be helpful. The park will be more humid at that time; however, still enjoyable. Time you visit for the morning hours and check to see if they have a Ranger Program planned for the day.
Kayaking here soon from Cedar Creek Landing. Is it easy to get lost while on the water? As in are there points where you have to choose between going left or right as in a fork on the creek? Kayaking alone and worried about getting lost!
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Cedar Creek is a marked paddling trail but it is easy to get lost when water levels are above about 7 feet. Go to the park's website and check out the information on the canoe trail …
Cedar Creek is a marked paddling trail but it is easy to get lost when water levels are above about 7 feet. Go to the park's website and check out the information on the canoe trail page. You can access water level charts as well as a guide that tells you what you can expect at different water levels.
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