Congaree National Park

Conagaree is a more recently established National Park that Knoxville Nature Lovers really enjoys traveling to! There is some great camping and beautiful trees (as you’ll see below) in Congaree. This is usually a long weekend trip for the KNL, and we would love to have you join us. Check out some great info below and get signed up for a trip with us!

Congaree National Park Overview

Location: South Carolina

Established: November 10, 2003

Size: 22,200 acres

Annual visitors: 160,000

Entrance fee: Free

Distance from Knoxville: 286 miles

Check out this article on The Top 10 Things to Do in Congaree

Trees

The current national champions of Congaree (the tallest trees of their species in North America), include possumhaw, water hickory, loblolly pine, laurel oak, swamp tupelo, and sweetgum. Our last trip to Congaree included seeing a few of these champions! Be sure to check out the pictures from this trip on our Previous Trips Page!

 Animals

Large animals possibly seen in the park include bobcats, deer, feral pigs, feral dogs, coyotes, armadillos, turkeys, and otters. Its waters contain interesting creatures like amphibians, turtles, snakes, and many types of fish, including bowfin, alligator gar, and catfish. You can view more pictures from KNL trips to this park and many others on the Previous Trips Page!