Openings · last 7 days
10
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 10 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
44
Openings · last 90 days
69
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dNo strong weekday pattern is evident in the openings Campsite Sniper has detected: 69 openings spread across the week.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 05:00 and 06:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 32 of 69 detected openings (46.4%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Eastern Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 2–19 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| IS02 | 8 | 11.6% |
| IS05 | 8 | 11.6% |
| IS01 | 7 | 10.1% |
| IS10 | 7 | 10.1% |
| IS04 | 6 | 8.7% |
Site IS02 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 8. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 16 monitored sites
Of the 2,928 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 2,609 open for online reservation · 271 reserved · 48 closed.
Where the open windows are
10.9% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 2,609 of 2,928 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online10.9%
Open site-nights2,609 / 2,928
Reserved (of online inventory)271 / 2,880
Weekday openings1,578
Weekend openings1,031
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 1,578 fall on weekdays and 1,031 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027May shows no online availability. 0 of 48 tracked site-nights are open there — 48 closed.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 16 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 11 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 5 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 16 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 15 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 15 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 15 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 2 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 15 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 15 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| GS03 | 174 |
| GS04 | 172 |
| GS02 | 168 |
| IS05 | 168 |
| IS10 | 168 |
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 Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Nov 2
Next open weekendFri · Nov 6
May0 of 48 · closed
The next bookable night is Nov 2; the first open weekend starts Nov 6. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
2,609 open site-nights across 16 sites at Longleaf Campground, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 102 2-night, 96 3-night, 43 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 2 at site GS01.
All 16 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GS03 | Not recorded | None | 174 | 96 nights | Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +162 more |
| GS04 | Not recorded | None | 172 | 69 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16 +160 more |
| GS02 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 82 nights | Nov 2, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +156 more |
| IS05 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 118 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +156 more |
| IS10 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 153 nights | Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 6, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +156 more |
| IS11 | Not recorded | None | 168 | 140 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 7, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +156 more |
| IS08 | Not recorded | None | 167 | 76 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19 +155 more |
| GS01 | Not recorded | None | 163 | 82 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17 +151 more |
| IS06 | Not recorded | None | 163 | 153 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 29, Nov 30 +151 more |
| IS03 | Not recorded | None | 162 | 85 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22 +150 more |
| IS07 | Not recorded | None | 162 | 103 nights | Nov 3, Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 12, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 23, Nov 24 +150 more |
| IS02 | Not recorded | None | 159 | 82 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25 +147 more |
| IS09 | Not recorded | None | 159 | 123 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 30 +147 more |
| IS12 | Not recorded | None | 157 | 106 nights | Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 24, Nov 25, Nov 26, Nov 28 +145 more |
| IS04 | Not recorded | None | 152 | 88 nights | Nov 2, Nov 3, Nov 4, Nov 5, Nov 12, Nov 13, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 24, Nov 26 +140 more |
| IS01 | Not recorded | None | 147 | 68 nights | Nov 3, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 20, Nov 25, Nov 29, Nov 30 +135 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: 2,609 of 2,928 tracked site-nights are open (89.1%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 69 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 Nov 2, 2026 16:20 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 10 site-date openings at Longleaf Campground in the last 7 days, 44 over 30 days and 69 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Longleaf Campground?
96 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 2 at site GS01. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Longleaf Campground?
January 2027, with 484 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 496.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Longleaf Campground?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 4 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 2-19 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Longleaf Campground?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Nov 2 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 6. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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