Discover the Natural Beauty of Francis Marion National Forest

Getting There

• Car

  From Congaree National Park, head southwest on Old Bluff Rd toward SC-48 W. Continue on SC-48 W for approximately 10 miles until you reach the intersection with US-52 N. Merge onto US-52 N and drive for about 12 miles. Take the exit toward SC-41 S and turn right onto SC-41 S. After about 8 miles, turn left onto Steed Creek Rd. Continue straight for about 1 mile, and you will arrive at Francis Marion National Forest, located at 2967 Steed Creek Rd, Huger, SC 29450. There is no entrance fee, but be mindful of any parking fees that may apply.

• Public Transportation (Bus)

  From Congaree National Park, you can take a local bus service to downtown Columbia. Once there, transfer to the bus heading towards Charleston (check local schedules for exact routes and times). Once you arrive in Charleston, you will need to take a taxi or rideshare service (like Uber or Lyft) to reach Francis Marion National Forest, which is approximately 30 miles from Charleston. Expect to pay for the bus fare (typically around $2-3) and the taxi/rideshare fare (which can vary but may range from $30-50).

• Rideshare

  If you are in Congaree National Park and prefer not to drive, you can use a rideshare app like Uber or Lyft. Open the app and set your destination to Francis Marion National Forest at 2967 Steed Creek Rd, Huger, SC 29450. The ride will take approximately 30-40 minutes depending on traffic. The cost will vary based on the time of day and demand but expect to pay between $30 and $50.