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Congaree National Park — South Carolina, USA

Congaree National Park

The largest intact old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in North America — 500-year-old bald cypress cathedral swamps.

Where on earth

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Region
South Carolina, USA
Country
United States
Biome
Bottomland hardwood swamp (10–30 m)
Best season
October – April
Difficulty
moderate
Known for
  • Backpacking
  • Hiking
  • Canoeing
  • Kayaking
  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Fishing

Key takeaways

  • Biome: Bottomland hardwood swamp (10–30 m)
  • Best season: October – April
  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Top activity: backpacking
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Topic summary

The largest intact old-growth bottomland hardwood forest in North America — 500-year-old bald cypress cathedral swamps.

Key takeaways

  • Difficulty: moderate
  • Best season: October – April

Intended uses

backpacking

Climate suitability

Bottomland hardwood swamp (10–30 m)

Verification notes

Last verified January 1, 1970.

Region
United States
Biome
Bottomland hardwood swamp (10–30 m)
Difficulty
moderate
backpacking

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Last verified: 1970-01-01