Basic Information

Physical Address

Directions

Operating Hours & Seasons

Weather

Fees & Passes

Visitor Centers

Internet & Cellular Access

Internet & Cellular Access Details

 

Additional Information

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 the Park

Kings Mountain, NC 10 miles

Shelby, NC 18 miles

Gastonia, NC 18 miles

Bicycles

• Bicycles are only allowed on Main Park Road. A bicycle rack is provided at the Visitor Center.

Pets

Pets are not allowed in the buildings and must be on a leash no longer than 6 feet and attended at all times.

Picnics

• Picnics are only permitted in designated areas.

Park Rules, Regulations and Policies

A full list of all park rules, regulations, and policies is available here.

 

State Parks

There are two separate state parks located within 3 miles of Kings Mountain National Military Park. Kings Mountain State Park is a recreational area park which is administered by the State of South Carolina, while Crowders Mountain State Park is administered by the state of North Carolina.

Kings Mountain State Park Offers the following:

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

For more information on Kings Mountain State Park call 803-222-3209 or visit their website here. 

Crowders Mountain State Park offers the following:

• Camping, tent and group sites (Backpacking only)
• Picnicking
• Hiking
• Paddling
• Fishing
• Rock climbing
• Bouldering

For more information on Crowders Mountain State Park call 704-853-5375 or visit their website here.

 

US Monument at Kings Mountain

NPS Photo