Getting There

Getting to Congaree National Park

Going to the park is relatively easy. With two airports within driving distance, you can generally get to the park from anywhere. 

By Air

Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE)

3250 Airport Blvd.

West Columbia, SC 29170

https://www.flycae.com

(803) 822-5000

Columbia Metropolitan Airport is about a half hour away from the park. It is serviced by  American, Delta and United Airlines. Currently there are no regularly scheduled international flights directly into the airport.

Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT)

5501 Josh Birmingham Pkwy

Charlotte, NC 28208

https://cltairport.com

(704) 359-4013

Charlotte Douglas International Airport is about two hours away from the park. It is serviced by many domestic and international carriers.

By Car

From Spartanburg – Follow Interstate 26 East towards Charleston for 92 miles and then take Exit 116 for Interstate 77 North towards Charlotte (on the left). Follow Interstate 77 for approximately five miles to Exit 5, Bluff Road. Follow directions below from I 77, Exit 5. (Approximate travel time: 2 hours)

From Charleston – Take Interstate 26, Exit 145B. Take U.S. Highway 601 North to SC 48 (Bluff Road). Follow SC 48 (Bluff Road) West. Turn left on South Cedar Creek Road then right on Old Bluff Road to the park entrance.

From Charlotte – Take Interstate 77 South towards Columbia for approximately 95 miles to Exit 5, Bluff Road. Follow directions below from Interstate 77,Exit 5. (Approximate travel time: 2 hours)

From Augusta, GA – Follow Interstate 20 East towards Columbia for 65 miles to Exit 64A. Merge onto Interstate 26 and follow for 8 miles to Exit 116, Interstate 77 North towards Charlotte (on the left). Follow Interstate 77 for 5 miles to Exit 5, Bluff Road. Follow directions below from Interstate 77, Exit 5. (Approximate travel time: 1 hour 45 minutes)

From Interstate 77, Exit 5
At Exit 5 turn onto SC Hwy 48 East/Bluff RoadDrive 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.

Getting Around

The best way to get around the park is by car. For more information about guided tours, visit our TOURS PAGE.

Our Most Recent Blog Posts

Looking to camp in one of the most beautiful and iconic National Parks in America? Look no further than Death Valley National Park.  Camping here

Read More »