If your bucket list includes national parks, then Congaree National Park’s state-champion trees await. Cayce and West Columbia are just a few miles away from the park. Walk through the largest intact expanse of old growth bottomland hardwood forest remaining in the southeastern United States. Canoeing (contact Palmetto Outdoor, click here), hiking, fishing, photography and camping are just some of your many options available. Currently, the walking trail, restrooms at the visitor center and Cedar Creek Canoe Access are OPEN.

Palmetto Outdoor offers guided kayaking tours. Another local fishing guide is Frank's Fly Arts (click for website)

Photo courtesy: Congaree National Park

Coming for a the park? Stay and EXPLORE Local. Stay the weekend and enjoy a tube ride down the river, southern food, bike and hiking trails, and more! Make it a vacation. There's lots to enjoy here!

Click here for a video about fishing at the Riverwalk Park

For a fishing license, click here.

We've got 2 great hotels within driving distance of the park with special discount rates. You can also enjoy the area's other Riverwalk Parks nearby!

Wingate by Wyndham - click here for Discount Rate CWC

DoubleTree by Hilton - click here for Discount Rate and Free Breakfast