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Bluff Campground

6 sitesReservable & first-comeIn Congaree National Park
Campsites
6
How to get a site
Reservable & first-come
RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Fee
$10 / night
Coordinates
33.8323, -80.8149
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33.8323, -80.8149 · Park boundary: National Park Service

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Reservation details

The Bluff Campground is a hike in campground and is perfect for those looking to camp in the frontcountry yet have a more backcountry experience. This campground has 6 sites that can accommodate up to 8 campers each. Each site has a firepit and a picnic table. Restrooms are available at either the visitor center or the Longleaf Campground, and water and park information is available at the visitor center. This is a pack it in/pack it out campground.

Every day
All Day

Campground is open year round and all sites are available for reservation.

6
Tent-only
6
Walk or boat in
6 reservable6 first-come, first-served
Walk-up Individual Sites - Tent Only$10

6 sites are available for reservation and can accommodate between 1 to 8 campers each and 3 tents. A picnic table and firepit is on each site.

All sites are available for reservation. All fees are collected online, and not onsite.

Cell reception
Yes - year round
Amphitheater
No
Camp store
No
Drinking water
No water
Dump station
No
Firewood for sale
No
Food storage lockers
No
Host on site
No
Ice for sale
No
Internet
No
Laundry
No
Showers
None
Toilets
No Toilets
Trash & recycling
No
RVs
Not allowed
Trailers
Not allowed
Access roads
No Roads
Classification
Primitive Camping Areas
Cell service
Cell phone reception is limited and is not guaranteed. Reception will depend on the carrier and the phone.
Wheelchair access

Wheelchairs that are designed for off-road rough terrain will be able to handle the trails to and from this campground and the campground itself. Standard wheelchairs may traverse this terrain with extreme difficulty and significant tipping hazards exist. Wheelchairs not suited to off-road, rough terrain are not recommended.

ADA facilities

This campground is a hike-in campground. Campers will need to carry their gear and hike up to a mile from their vehicle to access a campsite. Trails to the campground are mostly flat but do have small hills to ascend and have numerous roots and tripping hazards. Restrooms and power sources are not available at this campground. This campground does not have running water. The campground is an unpaved grassy field and sites are unimproved

Fires & stoves

Campfires are permitted within firepits only. Campers are responsible to bring water with them to extinguish their fire upon leaving their site at all times.

Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.

National Park Service registry

Checked 2026-08-04

Can you reserve a campsite at Bluff Campground?

Both. Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park has 6 sites that can be reserved in advance and 6 that are first-come, first-served.

How many campsites does Bluff Campground have?

Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park has 6 campsites.

What is the maximum RV length at Bluff Campground?

Bluff Campground does not take RVs.

How much does it cost to camp at Bluff Campground?

Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park charges $10 per night.

Are there showers at Bluff Campground?

No. Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park does not list showers.

Is there drinking water at Bluff Campground?

No. Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park does not list drinking water.

Is there cell service at Bluff Campground?

Yes. Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park lists cell reception: Yes - year round.

Is there a dump station at Bluff Campground?

No. Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park does not list dump station.

Is Bluff Campground wheelchair accessible?

Bluff Campground in Congaree National Park: Wheelchairs that are designed for off-road rough terrain will be able to handle the trails to and from this campground and the campground itself. Standard wheelchairs may traverse this terrain with extreme difficulty and significant tipping hazards exist. Wheelchairs not suited to off-road, rough terrain are not recommended.

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