SC Natural Areas

Congaree Swamp Natural Area

Forest Type

SAF 92: Sweetgum-Willow oak, 100 acres

Description

The Congaree Swamp National Monument is internationally designated as a South Atlantic Coastal Plain Biosphere Reserve (1983). Also, designated as a natural national landmark (1974). The mission of the Congaree Swamp National Monument is to preserve and protect for the education, inspiration, and enjoyment of present and future generations an outstanding example of a near-virgin southern hardwood forest situated in the Congaree River floodplain.

Public Law 100-524, approved October 24, 1988, established the Monument as a Wilderness Area.

Location

Richland County, South Carolina.

Access

For information contact

Mr. Robert S. McDaniel, Superintendent
Congaree Swamp National Monument
200 Carolina Sims Road
Hopkins, South Carolina 29061

(803) 776-4396