Congaree National Park1
Campsite #1 at Longleaf Campground, Congaree National Park, SC
$15
Campsite #1
| Walk-In | 8 people |
| 0 | good |
4/30
5/2
Campsite #1 Features: Walk-In access, Fire ring w/ Grill, Picnic Table, Tent Site
Campsite Reviews (18)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 67% |
| 4 star | | 28% |
| 3 star | | 0% |
| 2 star | | 6% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LorettaJ928126 · Camped on Apr 12, 2026 at Campsite #1
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.
@SamanthaS141D5 · Camped on Apr 4, 2026 at Campsite #1
Our site was very clean and spacious. Great for a quick one night stay!
@DavidT4908079 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #1
Had a great time. Great park. Site was great
Good
@MelissaC162559 · Camped on Sep 6, 2025 at Campsite #1
The campground was easy to get to. Quiet. The sites were very spacious complete with tent pad, fire ring and picnic table. Trails connecting the campground to the visitors center. Would definitely camp again when visiting Congaree National Park.
Good
@jasonl2729902 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #1
The walk in isn't too far that you can't bring a grill or cooler. Nice tent pads and great location.
Good
@JonathanCBA9F8 · Camped on Jan 2, 2025 at Campsite #1
campsite was easy to find and in great condition! pad for tent was super helpful. loved this visit and the park,
Good
@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on Apr 30, 2024 at Campsite #1
It was fine. Short walk from parking lot. Close to neighbors. Didnt really like no check in, no camp host or anything
@brandonp176704 · Camped on Apr 12, 2024 at Campsite #1
We had a phenomenal time! The campsite included a flat spot to pitch a tent, a fire ring, a picnic table, and a pole with hooks to hang things on, such as a lantern. The campground is a short hike from the visitor's center and the entrance to the boardwalk trail. We will be back!
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@KatieP1529753 · Camped on Mar 2, 2024 at Campsite #1
A wonderful campsite. Loved all the trees and it was a much shorter walk to my car. Can't wait to stay here again
@ShalinRBD0AED4 · Camped on Nov 25, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nice clean site, decent vault toilets.
Excellent
@JonoB6E4E3502D · Camped on Aug 14, 2023 at Campsite #1
Beautiful forest. Quiet night. HOT tent, but it was August.
Good
@BrinkNB4D9440A · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #1
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.
Good
@RebeccaB760095 · Camped on Jul 23, 2023 at Campsite #1
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!
Good
@JonahG0F734147 · Camped on Mar 7, 2023 at Campsite #1
We had a very nice campsite. We had site 1, so we were close to the parking lot. The sites weren't clearly labeled, and the sign for site 2 was 20 yards past the camp area so we accidentally set up in the wrong location. Fortunately, nobody was in site 2 for the night, just be aware. The sites were in a tree line so there was plenty of shade and places for hammocks. The sites were mostly clear of debris and trash.
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@KimH4415877 · Camped on Mar 6, 2023 at Campsite #1
The park is beautiful. We enjoyed the campground and the wonderful trails. We heard owls, coyotes and even a whippoorwill
Excellent
@AndreEA06FD336 · Camped on Feb 10, 2023 at Campsite #1
Nice tent spots and good location.
@RobertK4087757 · Camped on Jan 27, 2023 at Campsite #1
Such a quiet and pretty campground amid longleaf pines! We stayed three nights and there were virtually no one there!Close to food in Gadsden (Dollar General) water at the visitsore center and an open flush-toilet bathroom (also at the visitor center)I would highly recommend this campground
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