PLACES TO STAY
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near Congaree National Park near Hopkins, SC, has American Alligators in the floodplain bottomland forest, USA
Congaree National Park near Hopkins, SC, has American Alligators in the floodplain bottomland forest, USA is one of the top spots to sight American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis) in the wild. Below are the best-rated places to stay within 25 km, plus tips for spotting nearby.
American Alligator (Alligator mississippiensis)
BEST TIME TO SEE
Year-round in Florida; best February to April when alligators warm themselves in cooler weather; Anhinga Trail in Everglades NP has close encounters.
SIGHTING TIP
Spring to autumn. Everglades, Okefenokee Swamp, and South Carolina's ACE Basin have abundant alligators; basking peaks mid-morning.
Coordinates
33.8000°N, 80.8000°W
HABITAT
Freshwater wetlands including swamps, marshes, rivers, lakes, and ponds; occasionally in brackish coastal areas
CONSERVATION STATUS
Least Concern
Hotels and Stays Nearby
Within 25 Km
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