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CONGAREE NATIONAL PARK STATUS
  South Carolina . National Park
  checked 12:43 UTC . refreshes every 30 minutes


ALERTS  4

  Caution
    Being Prepared for Excessive Heat & Humidity
    Congaree can be hot & humid from late spring through early
    fall. Be sure that you & your party (including pets) have
    adequate water & choose activities that fit your level of
    physical fitness. Consider visiting early in the morning
    when it is cooler.

  Caution
    Paddling Conditions
    Trees down across Cedar Creek between Bannister's Bridge and
    South Cedar Creek may require significant portages depending
    on water levels & paddlers should plan accordingly. All
    paddlers should have necessary equipment, including the 10
    Essentials.

  Caution
    Backcountry Trail Conditions
    GPS is necessary on backcountry trails: Oakridge, Boggy Gut
    (formerly River), and Kingsnake. These trails may be
    difficult to follow.

  Information
    Planning Ahead for Transportation
    If being dropped off at the park, please ensure you will
    have a return ride. Taxis and rideshares do not often come
    out to Congaree, and the bus may be unavailable. Please plan
    ahead.


CONDITIONS
  weather warnings ........................................... 1
    Special Weather Statement until Oct 6 09:00
  air quality (US AQI) ................................. unknown
  wildfires within 50 km .................................. none
  sources: weather.gov . NIFC . Open-Meteo


ROADS
  No road closures or incidents reported.


CAMPGROUNDS  2/2 OPEN TODAY
  from the park's published schedules

  Bluff ................................................... open
  Longleaf ................................................ open


VISITOR CENTERS  1/1 OPEN TODAY

  Harry Hampton Visitor Center ............. open, closes Oct 12


WEBCAMS
  Kibler: I-26 W @ MM 133.2 . 18 km away
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    timelapse: https://webcams.windy.com/webcams/public/embed/player/1713099736/day
  Saint Matthews: I-26 W @ MM 132.4 . 18 km away
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    timelapse: https://webcams.windy.com/webcams/public/embed/player/1719147615/day
  Swansea: I-26 E @ MM 132 . 18 km away
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    timelapse: https://webcams.windy.com/webcams/public/embed/player/1793909431/day
  Hammond Crossroads: I-26 W @ MM 134 . 18 km away
    https://imgproxy.windy.com/_/preview/plain/current/1717938019/original.jpg?v=2
    timelapse: https://webcams.windy.com/webcams/public/embed/player/1717938019/day
  Taylors Crossroads: I-26 E @ MM 131.4 . 18 km away
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    timelapse: https://webcams.windy.com/webcams/public/embed/player/1713704430/day
  webcams: windy.com


ASK YOUR ASSISTANT
  > Any closures at Congaree right now?
  connect: https://status.live/nationalparks/mcp


  source: National Park Service . nps.gov/cong