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Kings Mountain National Military Park
Things To Know Before You Come

Keep in mind there are two separate parks located within 3 miles of each other. Kings Mountain State Park is a recreational area park which is administered by the State of South Carolina.

Kings Mountain State Park offers the following:

  • Camping- RV, tent and group sites
  • Picknicking
  • Hiking
  • Horse Trails
  • Fishing
  • 19th Century Living History Farm
  • Other Activities

For more information on Kings Mountain State Park call 803-222-3209 or http://www.southcarolinaparks.com

Kings Mountain NMP Helpful Tips:

  • Bicycles are only allowed on Main Park Road. A bicylce rack is provided at the Vistor Center.
  • Pets are not allowed in the buildings and must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended at all times.   
  • Picnics are only permitted in designated areas.

 

Concessions:

There are no concessions within the park. Numerous restaurants are available in the nearby cities.

Lodging:

Lodging is not available in the park. A variety of lodging is located in the nearby cities.

 

Nearest Cities to Park:

Kings Mountain, NC 10 miles

Shelby, NC 18 miles

Gastonia, NC 18 miles

Blacksburg, SC 8 miles

Clover, SC 8 miles

Gaffney, SC 18 miles

 

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trees in the foreground with the Kings Mountain range in the background

Did You Know?
Kings Mountain battlefield is a spur of the 16 mile Kings Mountain Range, which starts in North Carolina and extends 1.5 miles into South Carolina. The Kings Mountain Range was named after an early settler, not the King.

Last Updated: July 29, 2006 at 12:41 MST