2025 Congaree National Park Trip Itinerary & Packing List

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Departure from Scout Hut - Friday, October 10th

• Please arrive at Hut at 5:30 pm to drop gear and load trailer. We need to depart by 6:30 pm arrive at the Park by 8:30 pm
  • Scouts need to be in full class A uniforms for departure
  • We will not be stopping for dinner so please make sure your Scouts are fed before arriving or choose to add a Chick-fil-a Boxed Meal to your RSVP!

Arrival back at Scout Hut - Sunday, October 12th

• Estimated arrival back at Hut is 12:00 pm. Updates on ETA will come through Band and Text via Scoutbook. This is not when Scouts are cleared to leave.
  • Scouts need to help unload Troop gear, unpack leftover food and clean up before being dismissed
  • Please pack some snacks or extra cash for a gas station stop on the way back to Mint Hill

Camping Location: Congaree National Park

• Address: 100 National Park Road, Hopkins, SC 29061
• Phone: 803.776.4396
• Campsite: Group Camp Sites 1 & 2
  • Camp should have some cell phone service so please feel free to text Mr. Hall (770) 601-1044 if you need to contact the Troop.

Payment:

• The cost of the trip is $25 per Scout which includes transportation, campsite fee and groceries.
  • There is an option to add on a Chick-Fil-A boxed meal for dinner on Friday night. This will add on approximately $10
• We need payment before they depart on Friday. If food/gas costs end up lower, we will refund any excess to Scout accounts.
• Please send extra money with your Scout(s) for in case we stop for a snack on the way home.

Weather

• Hi/Lo Temps:
  • Friday Night: Mid-60s and cloudy at our arrival; overnight lows in upper 50s with cloudy conditions
  • Saturday: Partly cloudy with highs in mid-70s and overnight lows in mid 50s
  • Sunday: Party cloudy with temps in mid-60s at our departure
• Rain: Very low chance of showers on Saturday morning. However, don't forget the weather can change at a moment's notice so be sure to Be Prepared!

What Clothing to Bring:

• Scout Uniform - Class A & B
• Short sleeve t-shirt
• Shorts and/or Pants depending on how chilled you get
• Long-sleeve Shirt (could be useful at night)
• Hat
• Underwear
• PJs/something to wear to bed
• Light jacket for night
• Hiking Shoes/Boots with good tread (No CROCS!)
• Rain Gear

Gear:

• Backpack or Duffel Bag
• Day pack with Scout 10 essentials
• Tent & Footprint (No need to bring if you already have a tent mate and arrangements to use a troop tent or your tentmate's tent)
• Ground Sleeping Pad
• Sleeping Bag rated to 50 degrees or below
• Pillow
• Mess Kit
• Personal First Aid Kit
• Water Bottle (filled up before arriving at hut)
• Water purification method (purification tablets, water filter, etc)
• Sunscreen
• Sunglasses
• Toiletries (toothbrush, toothpaste, comb, soap & shampoo if you plan to take a shower)
• Small Towel
• Toilet Paper – ½ roll (just in case)
• Headlamp or Flashlight w/ extra batteries
• Camp chair
• Deck of Playing Cards/Game (optional)
• Ball/Frisbee (optional)
• Knife (Totin’ Chip Required)
• Scoutbook
• Extra money for convenience store stop (we will likely make a stop on the way home on Sunday)
• Scout Spirit