Congaree National Park News
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Congaree National Park Conducting Prescribed Burns
April 10, 2025 | 2:04 pm
Congaree National Park is planning to conduct prescribed burns in multiple units April 14-16, 2025, weather and conditions permitting. The park is planning to burn approximately 900 acres to reduce ground fuels and assist with habitat restoration.
Congaree National Park Announces Details for 2025 Firefly Viewing Event
March 21, 2025 | 5:00 pm
Congaree National Park today announced the dates for the 2025 Synchronized Firefly Viewing Event and the lottery for vehicle passes for this year's event.
Work On Boardwalk Replacement to Begin Next Week
January 2, 2025 | 2:02 pm
Beginning on Monday, January 6, contractors will begin work on the removal and replacement of boardwalk sections B, D, and F. During this project, sections of the boardwalk trail will be closed and detours to access park trails will be in place.
Congaree National Park Announces Awarding of Contract for Boardwalk Replacement
October 29, 2024 | 10:28 am
The park is announcing the awarding of a contract to replace sections B, D, and F of the parks iconic Boardwalk Loop Trail. Depending upon conditions, work on this project is expected to begin prior to the 2024 holiday season and completed by the summer of 2026.
Congaree National Park Closing Ahead of Hurricane Helene
September 26, 2024 | 10:10 am
Congaree National Park closing September 26 at 4:00 p.m. and remaining closed September 27.
Feral Hog Management Work Planned During Fall Months
September 4, 2024 | 3:32 pm
Congaree National Park will be conducting daytime feral hog management work in the fall months this year. This work is scheduled to take advantage of increased activity of feral hogs during daylight hours at this time of year.
Tourism to Congaree Contributes $14,881,000 to Local Economy
September 4, 2024 | 2:01 pm
The recently released 2023 Visitor Spending Effects report shows that visitors to Congaree National Park last year spent approximately $14.9 million in communities near the park and supported 173 jobs.
2024 SwampFest Student Art Competition Accepting Entries
August 21, 2024 | 1:07 pm
Congaree National Park is accepting entries for the annual SwampFest Student Art Competition. This competition is open to students grades K-8 from the Midlands.
Congaree National Park Closing Ahead of Tropical Storm Debby
August 5, 2024 | 2:00 pm
Staff at Congaree National Park are currently preparing for the expected impacts of Tropical Storm Debby. This storm is expected to begin impacting our area as early as late Monday evening and while moving through our area will bring a high likelihood of excessive rainfall and flash flooding, with estimated precipitation totals in the range of 10-15 inches.
Upcoming Resource Closures for Feral Hog Management
July 3, 2024 | 12:22 pm
Resource management staff from the NPS and USDA will be conducting feral hog management work in the park during the months of July and August. This work will take place in different areas of the park and some trails and areas will be closed to access while this work is ongoing.