Longleaf Campground
Congaree National Park — fishing, hiking
Location: Hopkins, SC, SC
Price: From $15 per night
Price range: $15–$25 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (124 reviews)
Season: May through October
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. Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park’s 27 miles of hiking trails.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Vault Toilets, Drinking Water, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/longleaf-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Longleaf Campground offers 16 primitive tent sites in a mixed pine/hardwood forest at higher elevation, avoiding the flooding that affects other park areas. Campers enjoy easy access to 27 miles of hiking trails and the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
Wildlife alert: American Alligator, Northern Cottonmouth, Barred Owl, and North American River Otter present in the area.
Insider tips for Longleaf Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand. Sites include food/trash hanging poles; use them to store provisions safely. Parking lot is separate from campsites; plan for a walk from your vehicle to your site.
Skip Longleaf Campground if: You need electrical hookups—most sites have no hookups available.. You require modern facilities—amenities are primitive (vault toilets, no showers).. You're visiting outside May-October—seasonal operations only..
Best time to visit Longleaf Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October only..
Nearby campgrounds: Congaree Picnic Shelter (Hopkins, SC), Rocky Branch Seasonal Campground (Sc) (Whitmire, SC), Collins Creek Seasonal Campground (Sc) (Whitmire, SC), Brick House Campground (Sc) (Whitmire, SC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Longleaf Campground
Cell signal at Longleaf Campground (Hopkins, SC): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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. Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park’s 27 miles of hiking trails.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand.
Sites include food/trash hanging poles; use them to store provisions safely.
Parking lot is separate from campsites; plan for a walk from your vehicle to your site.
Campground operates seasonally May through October only.
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Congaree National Park fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Congaree National Park before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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