Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site opening here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-10191039
When Bluff Hike In Camping reopens
Bluff Hike In Camping's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
5
Openings · last 90 days
5
Only 5 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 6 monitored sites
Of the 1,098 tracked site-nights (Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027): 1,045 open for online reservation · 53 reserved.
Where the open windows are
4.8% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 1,045 of 1,098 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18, 2026 – Mar 19, 2027Not open online4.8%
Open site-nights1,045 / 1,098
Reserved (of online inventory)53 / 1,098
Weekday openings614
Weekend openings431
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 614 fall on weekdays and 431 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Mar 2027January holds the most room. 186 of 186 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 6 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 | 5 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 6 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 6 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 5 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 5 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 6 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 6 | Open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night. Thanksgiving: 5 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 5 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 6 sites are available for the complete two-night stay.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 05 | 177 |
| 06 | 177 |
| 03 | 176 |
| 02 | 174 |
| 04 | 173 |
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
1,045 open site-nights across 6 sites at Bluff Hike In Camping, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 34 2-night, 33 3-night, 24 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 18 at site 02.
All 6 sites with current availability
| Site | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05 | None | 177 | 110 nights | Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +165 more |
| 06 | None | 177 | 113 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30 +165 more |
| 03 | None | 176 | 125 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1 +164 more |
| 02 | None | 174 | 125 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29 +162 more |
| 04 | None | 173 | 132 nights | Sep 18, Sep 19, Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Oct 2 +161 more |
| 01 | None | 168 | 84 nights | Sep 20, Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2 +156 more |
About Bluff Hike In Camping
Overview
This is a hike-in campground that is located at the intersection of the Bluff and Firefly Trails, approximately 1 mile from both the Harry Hampton Visitor Center and the Longleaf Campground. It is surrounded by 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 Bluff Campground have easy access to the park’s 27 miles of hiking trails. Campers can reach the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, boardwalk, and other hiking trails via either the Firefly or Bluff Trails. At the visitor center you 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 visitor center.
Facilities
• Camping at this campground is tent only.
• This is a hike-in only campground and cannot be accessed by vehicle. Campers must park at either the Longleaf Campground or Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
• All sites have a fire ring and picnic table.
• This campground does not provide electric/water/sewer hook-ups.
• This campground does not have restroom facilities. Restrooms can be found at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center, and two vault toilets are located at the Longleaf Campground.
• Running water is not available at this campground. Potable water is available at filling stations 24/7 at the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
• This campground does not have trash or recycling receptacles. All campers must remember to pack out all trash and/or waste when leaving and can dispose of it at either the Harry Hampton Visitor Center or Longleaf Campground.
Natural Features
Campsites are located on the edges of an open, grassy clearing in the mixed pine/hardwood forest, and is adjacent to an area currently undergoing restoration to a longleaf pine grassland/savanna. Depending on the time of day, sites may be the sun during the morning or afternoon/evening hours. This location offers opportunities to observe wildlife such as birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
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.
6 monitored sitesNo hookupsMax party 8
Getting there
100 National Park Road, Hopkins, SC 29061
BackpackingBirdingCampingCanoeingHikingInterpretive ProgramsKayakingStar GazingVisitor CenterWilderness
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03 · Field Photos · roll CS-10191039 · facility + sites
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Roll CS-10191039 · Bluff Hike In Camping · Hopkins SC11 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Bluff Hike In Camping?
Reservations for Bluff Hike In Camping are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 1,045 of 1,098 tracked site-nights are open (95.2%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 5 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 15:19 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 Bluff Hike In Camping?
Campsite Sniper detected 1 site-date opening at Bluff Hike In Camping in the last 7 days, 5 over 30 days and 5 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Bluff Hike In Camping?
33 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 02. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Bluff Hike In Camping?
January 2027, with 186 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 186.
When is the next open date at Bluff Hike In Camping?
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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