Riding here
Congaree protects the largest old-growth bottomland hardwood forest left in the Southeast, best seen from its boardwalk and trails, all of which are closed to bikes. You can ride the paved entrance road to the visitor center and then walk.
Where you can ride
The paved entrance road from Old Bluff Road to the Harry Hampton Visitor Center.
Where you can't
No bikes on any hiking trail or the boardwalk.
When to go
Not a cycling destination.
E-bikes
The park's own bicycling page doesn't spell out e-bike rules. Under the NPS e-bike rule (36 CFR 4.30), an e-bike with working pedals and a motor under 750 watts is generally allowed where regular bikes are, and riding on the motor alone is barred anywhere cars can't go. Parks can restrict them, so confirm with the park before you bring one.
Fees
No entrance fee.
Sources
Checked November 2026 against these sources. Rules, closures and fees change; confirm with the park before you ride.
Edited by David Bussell. Spot something out of date? Tell us.