National Parks in South Carolina
South Carolina has one national park: Congaree National Park. None of them requires an entry reservation.
Fees and rules checked against NPS.gov · Updated October 6, 2026
At a glance
| Park | Entry | Reservation | Best time to go | How long to stay |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree | Free entry | Not required | March to May and October to November bring mild weather and fewer mosquitoes, with fireflies in mid-May. | Half a day covers the Boardwalk; a full day lets you add a longer hike or a paddle. |
Nearby parks in other states
- Great Smoky Mountains National ParkTennessee, North Carolina · about 195 miles as the crow flies
- New River Gorge National ParkWest Virginia · about 293 miles as the crow flies
- Shenandoah National ParkVirginia · about 351 miles as the crow flies
- Mammoth Cave National ParkKentucky · about 377 miles as the crow flies
- Cuyahoga Valley National ParkOhio · about 515 miles as the crow flies
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