Longleaf Campground
33.8357, -80.8274 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Reservation detailsThe Longleaf Campground offers walk up campsites for visitors wishing to camp in the frontcountry of Congaree. Campers may park and walk to their site. All campsites have a firepit and picnic table, and the campground has two vault toilets. 10 sites are for individuals or small groups of up to 8 people, while 4 sites are designated for larger groups from 9 to 24 people. The campground is a short drive from the visitor center, where running water is available, as well as park information.
- Every day
- All Day
Campground is open for use and sites are available for reservation year round.
10 Individual Sites are available for reservation and use. Sites can accommodate from 1-8 individuals and 3 tents.
4 group campsites are available for groups of between 9 and 24 individuals and can accommodate up to 12 tents/structures. Sites have picnic tables and a firepit.
All sites are available for online reservation. Those wishing to camp must reserve a site online. All fees for campsites are collected online, and no fees for campsites are collected on site.
- Cell reception
- Yes - year round
- Toilets
- Vault Toilets - year round
- Trash & recycling
- 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
- RVs
- Not allowed
- Trailers
- Not allowed
- Access roads
- Paved Roads - All vehicles OK
- Classification
- Limited Development Campground
- Cell service
- Cell phone reception is limited and varies depending on the carrier and the phone.
Wheelchairs are able to travel from the parking lot to Campsite #1 with limited issues. Other sites will have roots and other obstacles that may make use of a standard wheelchair to access them difficult. Wheelchairs made for off-road and difficult terrain will be able to access other sites with more ease. Campsite may have roots and tripping hazards that make navigating around a site difficult.
This campground does offer limited accessibility for campers. Campers can park in the gravel parking lot to access campsites. The trails leading the individual campsites is a flat dirt path with a few trip hazards possible. Campsite #1 has been designated as a campsite for those with accessibility needs. Two vault toilets are available for visitor use. No water or electrical hook-ups are available at this site. Water is available at the visitor center, a short drive from the campground.
Campers are responsible for extinguishing their campfires upon leaving or vacating their site. Water is available for extinguishing fires at the visitor center.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Can you reserve a campsite at Longleaf Campground?
Both. Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park has 14 sites that can be reserved in advance and 14 that are first-come, first-served.
How many campsites does Longleaf Campground have?
Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park has 14 campsites.
What is the maximum RV length at Longleaf Campground?
Longleaf Campground does not take RVs.
How much does it cost to camp at Longleaf Campground?
Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park charges between $15 and $25 per night, depending on the site type.
Are there showers at Longleaf Campground?
No. Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park does not list showers.
Is there drinking water at Longleaf Campground?
No. Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park does not list drinking water.
Is there cell service at Longleaf Campground?
Yes. Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park lists cell reception: Yes - year round.
Is there a dump station at Longleaf Campground?
No. Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park does not list dump station.
Is Longleaf Campground wheelchair accessible?
Longleaf Campground in Congaree National Park: Wheelchairs are able to travel from the parking lot to Campsite #1 with limited issues. Other sites will have roots and other obstacles that may make use of a standard wheelchair to access them difficult. Wheelchairs made for off-road and difficult terrain will be able to access other sites with more ease. Campsite may have roots and tripping hazards that make navigating around a site difficult.
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