Congaree Dog Policy
Congaree National Park is Very Dog Friendly
On the Congaree River, this park is the largest portion of old-growth floodplain forest left in North America. Some of the trees are the tallest in the eastern United States. An elevated walkway called the Boardwalk Loop guides visitors through the swamp.[1]
Congaree National Park is very pet friendly, and dogs are allowed on all the trails and in the campgrounds. There are a number of trails at Congaree, including an elevated boardwalk trail. Some trails may be difficult and wet at some times of the year, but there is a lot of scenery, and the opportunity to view wildlife such as turkeys and deer. Additionally, the Firefly Trail has a great light show from fireflies on late spring evenings.
Please note that you can't leave your dog unattended here, though.
- Website
- https://www.nps.gov/cong/index.htm
- Pet Policy Details
- https://www.nps.gov/cong/planyourvisit/pets.htm
- Area
- 41 mi2
- Annual Visitors
- 119,306
Trail Policy
Dogs are allowed on all trails at Congaree while on a 6' leash, including on the boardwalk.
Campground Policy
Dogs are allowed in campgrounds while on a 6' leash.
| Campground | Dogs Allowed? | # Dog Friendly Sites | Equipment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park Camping | Yes | 20 | Tent | Reservations/Info |
| Campground details from Recreation.gov | ||||
Location & Map
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Credits
[1] Overview text from the Wikipedia article List of national parks of the United States, which is released under the Creative Commons Attribution-Share-Alike License 3.0.
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