South Carolina
National parks in South Carolina
South Carolina has 1 national park and 4 other busy National Park System sites in this guide. The best months below balance mild weather and crowds.
| Park | Best months | Busiest | July high / January low °F | Visitors a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Congaree National Park | Feb, Oct and Nov | May | 91° / 35° | 260,000 |
| Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park | Feb, Nov and Dec | Apr | 91° / 37° | 537,000 |
| Kings Mountain National Military Park | Feb, Apr and Nov | Jun | 88° / 27° | 192,000 |
| Cowpens National Battlefield | Feb, Oct and Nov | Jan | 89° / 27° | 186,000 |
| Ninety Six National Historic Site | Feb, Oct and Nov | Apr | 91° / 30° | 114,000 |
South Carolina parks by month
| Month | Visitors, all 5 sites | Sites with mild weather |
|---|---|---|
| January | 72,000 | none |
| February | 84,000 | Congaree, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield, Ninety Six National Historic Site |
| March | 138,000 | Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park |
| April | 134,000 | Congaree, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Ninety Six National Historic Site |
| May | 137,000 | Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield |
| June | 131,000 | none |
| July | 126,000 | none |
| August | 98,000 | none |
| September | 91,000 | none |
| October | 102,000 | Congaree, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield, Ninety Six National Historic Site |
| November | 92,000 | Congaree, Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park, Cowpens National Battlefield, Ninety Six National Historic Site |
| December | 84,000 | Fort Sumter and Fort Moultrie National Historical Park |
Weather 1991–2020 NOAA normals at each park's nearest station. Visitors National Park Service recreation visits, 2023–2025 average. Mild means an average high of 55–80°F without above-normal rain.