Does an America the Beautiful pass cover Congaree?

Direct answer

Yes. The pass does not cover the entrance fee and does not cover reservations, timed entry, or permits.

Coverage, kept separate

Accepted: Yes
Entrance fee: Not covered
Reservations and permits: Not covered

There is no entrance fee for a pass to cover. Senior and Access passholders do get 50% off the campground fee. The park cannot reliably sell or issue interagency passes because it has no fee staff.

Official source

National Park Service · reviewed August 27, 2026

As Congaree National Park does not have an entrance fee, we do not have staff dedicated to selling and issuing America the Beautiful Interagency passes. ... Annual, Military, Senior, or Access passes are available at any national park site that charges an entrance fee.

Official pass policy