View of the Congaree River during the Fall
View of the Congaree River during the Fall NPS

Congaree National Park

National Park · South Carolina · National Park Service

Astonishing biodiversity exists in Congaree National Park, the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Waters from the Congaree and Wateree Rivers sweep through the floodplain, carrying nutrients and sediments that nourish and rejuvenate this ecosystem and support the growth of national and state champion trees.

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Sources: National Park Service, Google Places · updated 2026-08-12