Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed6-ft leash
- Camping
- None listed
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(864) 938-0100
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park NewsThe Visitor Center is OPEN! Come check out our new, interpretive exhibits! All trails are open. For your safety and the protection of the area,… (more)
The Visitor Center is OPEN! Come check out our new, interpretive exhibits! All trails are open. For your safety and the protection of the area, please follow all posted signs and stay on the path.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site is a historic site in Laurens County.
Visitors come for historic sites and picnicking.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entrance gate — Main Gate | Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Visitor center | Thu–Mon | 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. | — |
| Thu–Mon | 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. | — | |
| Tue, Wed | Closed | — | |
| Park — Horseshoe Falls Area | Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Other — Musgrove Mill Battlefield | Daily | 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
Official wording
Main Gate: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily
Visitor Center: 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Closed Tues.-Wed.
Horseshoe Falls Area: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily
Musgrove Mill Battlefield: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
Blackstock Battlefield: 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. daily
9 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily
10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Closed Tues.-Wed.
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park.
Fees and passes
| Item | Amount |
|---|---|
| $3 adults; | $3 · adult |
| $1.50 SC seniors; | $1.50 · senior |
| $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free | $1 · child |
Official wording
$3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
South Carolina park passes
- ALL Park Passport — $99 Details
From the South Carolina state guide. Confirm which passes this park accepts.
Reservations
- Day use
- No day-use reservation requirement mentioned
- Booking system
- SC State Parks reservation system (reserve.southcarolinaparks.com)
- Phone
- 1-866-345-PARK (7275)
We link to the official booking system rather than showing live availability, which changes minute to minute.
Pets
Dogs allowed · leash up to 6 feet
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Things to do
PicnickingHistoric sites and tours
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| British Camp Trail | 1 mi | Easy | Length: 1.0 milesHiking Trial |
| Battlefield Trail | 1.5 mi | Moderate | Length: 1.5 milesHiking Trial |
Trail descriptions from the park
British Camp Trail
Length: 1.0 miles
Type: Hiking Trial
Difficulty: Easy
Trail Blaze: Red
Description: The British Camp Trail starts from next to the Picnic Shelter near the parking lot in front of the Visitor Center. The trail loops through the woods along the bank of the Enoree River on what was once the property of Edward Musgrove and the site of a temporary British encampment in August of 1780. Several historic waysides along the trail mark points of interest, including the ruins of the Musgrove house, the Mary Musgrove Monument, the location of the 18th century ford across the Enoree River, and the site were the Musgrove’s grist mill once stood. The trail ends just past the fishing pond at the kiosk next to the parking lot.
Battlefield Trail
Length: 1.5 miles
Type: Hiking Trial
Difficulty: Moderate
Trail Blaze: Green
Description: The Battlefield Trail begins at the parking lot on Horseshoe Falls Road with the first 0.1 mile being over a paved ADA accessible walkway to the overlook of Horseshoe Falls. The trail then turns into a natural foot trail that will take you through the hills and woods of the South Carolina Backcountry where the battle of Musgrove Mill was fought on August 19, 1780. Through several historic waysides found all along the trail you will learn the story of the battle, about the Patriots and Loyalists that fought in it, and the importance of the battle to the outcome of the Revolutionary War. The trail ends at the Horseshoe Falls Road parking lot.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: The site maintains a canoe and kayak launch on the Enoree River. Information on local take-outs and launches is available in the park’s Visitor Center.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing in the Enoree River or in the park pond.
Tackle Loaner Program: This park participates in the Tackle Loaner Program sponsored by the SC Dept. of Natural Resources. Rods and reels are available for loan at the park office at no cost.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Group facilities
✓ listed by the park · ✕ the park says it is not available. Anything not shown here isn’t mentioned by the official source — that means unknown, not unavailable.
Getting there
- Address
- 398 State Park RD
Clinton, SC 29325 - Phone
- (864) 938-0100
- musgrovemill@scprt.com
Entrance gate: Daily 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sources and freshness
- South Carolina State Parks — park page — last checked Oct 29, 2026
- South Carolina State Parks Park Finder (JSON embedded in #park-finder-component data-parks)
“Last checked” is when our system last read the official source. No change has been detected since this page was first published. Hours, fees and rules can change without notice — confirm with the park before you go. Methodology