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Kings Mountain National Military ParkSun Coming Through Trees on Battlefield
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Kings Mountain National Military Park
Frequently Asked Questions
 

Q: What are the hours of Operation?
A: Kings Mountain National Military Park is open daily from 9-5. All facilities including trails close at 5:00 PM.

Q: Is Camping Available at the Park?
A: Get more information on camping. 

Q: Is Kings Mountain a Civil War battle?
A: No, the Battle of Kings Mountain was fought during the American Revolution.

Q: Are Golden Age & Golden Access Passes available?
A:Yes, both passes are available at the Visitor Center.

Q: Is food available on site?
A: No, food is not available at the park.

Q: Does the park hold battle reenactments?
A: No, the National Park Service does not allow battle reenactments.

 

battle diorama showing loyalists in red coats and patriots in frontier wear firing at each other  

Did You Know?
The battle of Kings Mountain lasted about one hour. Americans lost 28, Loyalists lost 225 and 716 were captured. The dead were buried on the battlefield in unmarked graves, they have never been found.

Last Updated: July 28, 2006 at 14:19 EST