Best Time to Visit South Carolina National Parks
South Carolina has 7 National Park Service units that report visitation. Below, each is ranked by annual visits, with the month our data recommends for the best balance of light crowds, comfortable weather and daylight. Crowds peak in summer almost everywhere — the recommended months show where the quieter shoulder seasons fall.
| Park | Annual visits | Best time | Busiest | Quietest |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Sumter and Fort MoultrieNational Historical Park | 814,658 | September | Jul | Jan |
| CongareeNational Park | 287,833 | January | May | Jan |
| Kings MountainNational Military Park | 175,511 | January | Jul | Jan |
| CowpensNational Battlefield | 175,020 | December | Aug | Dec |
| Ninety SixNational Historic Site | 122,732 | September | Apr | Dec |
| Charles PinckneyNational Historic Site | 30,903 | January | Apr | Jan |
| Reconstruction EraNational Historical Park | 23,378 | August | Mar | Jan |