Openings · last 7 days
5
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10190876
When Longleaf Campground reopens
Longleaf Campground's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
10
Openings · last 90 days
11
Only 11 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 2,928 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 2,632 open for online reservation · 296 reserved.
Where the open windows are
10.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,632 of 2,928 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online10.1%
Open site-nights2,632 / 2,928
Reserved (of online inventory)296 / 2,928
Weekday openings1,590
Weekend openings1,042
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,590 fall on weekdays and 1,042 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 495 of 496 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open | |
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 15 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 12 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 12 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 16 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 16 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 16 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 16 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 11 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 16 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 16 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| GS03 | 175 |
| GS02 | 174 |
| GS04 | 172 |
| IS05 | 171 |
| IS07 | 171 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateFri · Sep 18
Next open weekendFri · Sep 18
The next bookable night is Sep 18; the first open weekend starts Sep 18. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,632 open site-nights across 16 sites at Longleaf Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 124 2-night, 115 3-night, 56 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site GS02.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS03 | Not recorded | None | 175 | 125 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +163 more |
| GS02 | Not recorded | None | 174 | 96 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +162 more |
| GS04 | Not recorded | None | 172 | 125 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +160 more |
| IS05 | Not recorded | None | 171 | 132 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 3 +159 more |
| IS07 | Not recorded | None | 171 | 66 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +159 more |
| IS11 | Not recorded | None | 170 | 133 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +158 more |
| IS06 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 117 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +156 more |
| GS01 | Not recorded | None | 165 | 82 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +153 more |
| IS04 | Not recorded | None | 164 | 98 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5 +152 more |
| IS08 | Not recorded | None | 164 | 81 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 5 +152 more |
| IS03 | Not recorded | None | 160 | 118 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 3, Oct 4, Oct 6 +148 more |
| IS09 | Not recorded | None | 159 | 118 nights | Sep 19, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8 +147 more |
| IS12 | Not recorded | None | 157 | 112 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +145 more |
| IS02 | Not recorded | None | 156 | 125 nights | Sep 19, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 21 +144 more |
| IS10 | Not recorded | None | 154 | 111 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 25, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 3, Oct 4 +142 more |
| IS01 | Not recorded | None | 152 | 90 nights | Sep 20, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 11, Oct 12 +140 more |
About Longleaf Campground
Overview
This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest. This campground is located at a higher elevation than the floodplain and is not subject to the flooding events that occur regularly in other parts of the park.
Recreation
Campers with reservations at the Longleaf Campground have easy access to the park’s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center by car or by hiking on the Longleaf Trail. At the visitor center you can access the Boardwalk and find information on other trails to plan your trip into the old-growth forest of Congaree National Park. Those who would like to explore and experience Congaree via canoe or kayak can launch from one of the park's two landings, located between 5-10 minutes by car from the campground.
Facilities
• Camping at this campground is tent only.
• Camp sites do not accommodate vehicles. All vehicles must be parked in the designated parking lot, and campers must walk a short distance to reach their reserved site.
• This campground does not permit RV/car camping.
• All sites have fire rings and picnic tables.
• This campground does not provide electric/water/sewer hook-ups.
• This campground has two vault toilets located next to the parking area.
• Running water is not available at this campground. Potable water is available at filling stations 24/7 at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
• Receptacles for trash and/or recycling are available near the campground parking lot.
Natural Features
Located in a mixed pine/hardwood upland forest, campsites are surrounded by pines and other trees. Campsites are generally in shade for large parts of the day. An open field in the middle of the campground is available for use by campers throughout the day, and this location offers campers excellent opportunities for observing wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and the occasional southern fox squirrel.
Nearby Attractions
Congaree National Park is located near many attractions including state parks, forests and parks. The city of Columbia is a short drive from the park and offers access to many attractions including museums, city parks and shopping.
16 monitored sitesNo hookupsMax party 24
Getting there
This campground is located just off the park entrance road, approximately ½ mile before the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
100 National Park Road, Hopkins, SC 29061
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Longleaf Campground?
Reservations for Longleaf Campground are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 2,632 of 2,928 tracked site-nights are open (89.9%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 11 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Longleaf Campground?
Campsite Sniper detected 5 site-date openings at Longleaf Campground in the last 7 days, 10 over 30 days and 11 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Longleaf Campground?
115 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 18 at site GS02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Longleaf Campground?
January 2027, with 495 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 496.
When is the next open date at Longleaf Campground?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Fri, Sep 18 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 18. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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