Harry Hampton Visitor Center
33.8296, -80.8234 · Park boundary: National Park Service
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Open 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. daily. Closed New Year's Day, Washington's Birthday, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Hours may be affected by events, such as the annual Firefly Viewing Event in May, or by resource management activity. Please check park alerts prior to your visit.
- Every day
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
The Harry Hampton Visitor Center is open daily with the exception of New Year's Day, President's Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas. PLEASE NOTE: The park and visitor center may close due to hazardous weather or for resource management work. Always check the park Alerts page prior to your visit.
- Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples' Day · Oct 12, 2026 – Oct 12, 2026 · Closed
- Thanksgiving Day · Nov 25, 2026 – Nov 25, 2026 · Closed
- Thanksgiving Day · Nov 26, 2026 – Nov 26, 2026 · Closed
- New Year's Day · Jan 1, 2027 – Jan 1, 2027 · Closed
- Washington's Birthday · Feb 15, 2027 – Feb 15, 2027 · Closed
Visitor Information Kiosk located in the Visitor Center Breezeway.
From Interstate 77, take Exit 5 and turn onto SC Hwy 48 East (Bluff Road). Drive approximately 8 miles and then take a slight right onto Old Bluff Road. Follow Old Bluff Road for 4.5 miles to the park entrance sign, which will be on the right. Proceed one mile to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center. Parking lots will be on the right. Short brick paths lead up to the Visitor Center. Inside you find an America's National Parks bookstore.
Location, hours, and facility details confirmed against the National Park Service registry.
National Park Service registryChecked 2026-08-04
Where is Harry Hampton Visitor Center?
Harry Hampton Visitor Center in Congaree National Park is at 100 National Park Road, Hopkins, SC.
What services does Harry Hampton Visitor Center offer?
Harry Hampton Visitor Center in Congaree National Park lists accessible rooms, accessible sites, assistive listening systems, automated entrance, automated external defibrillator (aed), baby changing station, benches/seating, bicycle - rack, braille, bus/shuttle stop, canoe/kayak/small boat launch, captioned media, cellular signal, fire extinguisher, fire pit, first aid kit available, first aid/medical care available, food/drink - snacks, gifts/souvenirs/books, grill, historical/interpretive information/exhibits, information, information - maps available, information - ranger/staff member present, information kiosk/bulletin board, internet/wifi available, parking - auto, parking - bus/rv, permits issued, picnic shelter/pavilion, picnic table, public transit, recycling, restroom, restroom - accessible, restroom - family, scenic view/photo spot, tactile exhibit, telephone, theater/auditorium, toilet - flush, toilet - vault/composting, trailhead, trash/litter receptacles, water - bottle-filling station, water - drinking/potable, wheelchair accessible, wheelchairs available.
Is there a passport stamp at Harry Hampton Visitor Center?
Yes. Harry Hampton Visitor Center in Congaree National Park is a National Park Passport stamp location. Visitor Information Kiosk located in the Visitor Center Breezeway.
What is the phone number for Harry Hampton Visitor Center?
Harry Hampton Visitor Center in Congaree National Park can be reached on 803-776-4396.
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