Kings Mountain State Park
- Status
- Open (per official listing)Daily 7 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Entrance fee
- $3 per adultAnnual pass available
- Day-use reservations
- None mentioned
- Dogs
- Dogs allowed, with restrictions6-ft leash
- Camping
- 115 campsites
- Official site
- southcarolinaparks.com(803) 222-3209
Official page last checked Oct 29, 2026. How we keep this current
Current alerts 1
Alert Park NewsPARK ADVISORY Kings Mountain State Park will host the Mountaineer Rumble Trail Race from 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, through 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8.… (more)
PARK ADVISORY Kings Mountain State Park will host the Mountaineer Rumble Trail Race from 8 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, through 4 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8. During the event, the northern 10 miles of the CCC Trail (orange trail) will be restricted to pedestrian traffic only. The Poplar Point Trail (white trail) will remain open to equestrian use. Maps of the race route and accessible trails will be posted in the equestrian parking lot. We appreciate your patience and understanding.
Posted by the park. Official alert
Overview
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Kings Mountain State Park is a 6,908-acre park in Cherokee County, about 7 miles west of Clover.
Popular activities here are horseback riding, historic sites, canoeing and kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Overnight options include 115 campsites, with RV sites and tent sites.
Hours
Park, gate, office and facility hours are listed separately because they often differ. Alerts above override normal hours.
| Facility | Days | Hours | Season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park | Daily | 7 a.m. – 6 p.m. | — |
| Daily | 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. | — | |
| Office | Daily | 11 a.m. – noon | — |
Official wording
7 a.m. - 6 p.m., daily (extended to 7 a.m. - 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
11 a.m. - noon & 4 - 5 p.m. daily
Source: official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Times are local to the park (America/New York).
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, with restrictions · leash up to 6 feet
Not allowed in or on: or around cabins.
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. Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities.
Service animals are generally permitted where pets are not. Check with the park for specific areas.
Camping
| Campground or site type | Sites | Hookups / features | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Sites with Elec. & Water | 115 | Standard Sites with Elec. & WaterShowersRVs up to 40 | — |
Camping details from the park
Camping Information: Each site is packed gravel and includes individual water and electrical hookups. Several sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet. The campground is convenient to restroom facilities with hot showers. While tent campers may use the main camping area, the park offers a designated tent site area which includes central water.
Standard Sites with Elec. & Water: 115 sites
Designated Tent Sites: There are six designated sites for hammock and tent camping with central water & restroom access. Sites H1, H4, & H6 include a shelter and electricity. Sites H2, H3, H5 do not have electricity. All sites include a picnic table, fire ring, and a charcoal grill.
Primitive Group Area: Reservations are required.
To make a primitive group camping reservation, contact the park directly, these reservations cannot be made online. Minimum rate is $13 -15.50 which allows up to ten campers. The rate increases by $5-6.50 increments for each additional five campers.
From the official park page, checked Oct 29, 2026. Site counts and prices can change; confirm when booking.
Things to do
FishingCanoeing and kayakingPicnickingBikingWildlife viewing and birdingHikingHistoric sites and toursHorseback ridingCampingSwimming
Trails
| Trail | Length | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Crawford Trail | 1 mi | — | Length: 1 mile (round trip)Hiking Trail |
| Blazing: Purple Trail Markers | — | Easy | — |
| Living History Farm Trail | 1.5 mi | — | Length: 1.5 miles (round trip)Hiking Trail |
| Blazing: Yellow Trail Markers | — | Easy | — |
| Ridgeline Trail | 2.4 mi | — | Length: 2.4 miles (to Crowders Mountain border)Hiking Tral |
| Blazing: Red Trail Markers | — | Easy to Moderate | — |
| Poplar Point Trail | 14 mi | — | Length: 14-mile loopEquestrain/Hiking |
| Blazing: White Trail Markers | — | Easy to Moderate | — |
| Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail | 16 mi | — | Length: 16 mile loopHiking Trail |
| Blazing: Blue Trail Markers | — | Moderately Difficult | — |
| CCC Trail | 17 mi | — | Length: 17-mile loop with a .4-mile cut through trail in the middleEquestrian/Hiking |
| Blazing: Orange Trail Markers | — | Moderately Difficult | — |
Trail descriptions from the park
Lake Crawford Trail
Length: 1 mile (round trip)
Type: Hiking Trail
Blazing: Purple Trail Markers
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This easy, 1 mile out-and-back trail starts at the CCC Bathhouse and takes you below the CCC Spillway for a scenic photo op. It then follows the back side of the lake for a short distance. At this time, it does not go all the way around the lake but we hope to expand soon. This trail also aids in additional bank fishing opportunities.
Living History Farm Trail
Length: 1.5 miles (round trip)
Type: Hiking Trail
Blazing: Yellow Trail Markers
Difficulty: Easy
Description: This easy, 1.5-mile out and back trail is a unique feature in Kings Mountain State Park. It’s starts at the CCC Bathhouse and takes you below the CCC Spillway for a scenic photo op. It then winds through a mixed hardwood forest to the Living History Farm where you can take a self guided tour before returning on the same route. This trail is mostly flat.
Ridgeline Trail
Length: 2.4 miles (to Crowders Mountain border)
Type: Hiking Tral
Blazing: Red Trail Markers
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Description: This trail is unique in that it connects Kings Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park and Crowders Mountain State Park (in NC). To access this trail, you start at the trail head at the CCC Bathhouse & follow the blue NRT trail until it meets the Ridgeline trail. It’s then 2.4 miles to the SC/NC border where you can continue the trail in Crowders Mountain State Park. From the trailhead for the Blue NRT trail to the SC/NC border is 3.6 miles (one way).
Poplar Point Trail
Length: 14-mile loop
Type: Equestrain/Hiking
Blazing: White Trail Markers
Difficulty: Easy to Moderate
Description: This easy to moderately difficult 16 mile loop trail begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles into Kings Mountain National Military Park, the site of a famous Revolutionary War battle. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. The Friends of Kings Mountain helps takes care of the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. This trail crosses several creeks of differing sizes and has several picnic spots throughout.
Kings Mountain National Recreation Trail
Length: 16 mile loop
Type: Hiking Trail
Blazing: Blue Trail Markers
Difficulty: Moderately Difficult
Description: The moderately difficult, 16-mile Kings Mountain Hiking Trail loop offers some gorgeous hiking through rolling hills and granite outcroppings not far from Charlotte. The trail loops between both Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park. The trail itself winds through hardwood forest and along a stream toward the Kings Mountain battlefield, crossing both equestrian trails at various points.
CCC Trail
Length: 17-mile loop with a .4-mile cut through trail in the middle
Type: Equestrian/Hiking
Blazing: Orange Trail Markers
Difficulty: Moderately Difficult
Description: This easy to moderately difficult 17 mile loop trail begins in Kings Mountain State Park and circles the sites of the two CCC camps who built both the State Park & National Park in the 1930’s. The entrance towers to both camps can still be seen today. The surface is primarily flat with some rocky areas and some clay spots. The Friends of Kings Mountain helps takes care of the trails and ensure solid footing on some of the ridge climbs. This trail crosses several larger creeks and has several picnic spots throughout. There is a cut through trail almost midway for those that don’t want to ride/hike the entire route. The cut through does include one of the larger/deeper creek crossings (depending on rain levels).
Swimming
Swimming: Swimming is not permitted in the park lakes.
Boating and paddling
Boating and Boat Access: Personal kayaks, canoes and non-motorized john boats may be launched at Lake Crawford and Lake York for a $5/day charge. Watercraft must be carried to the shore from the parking area. Visitors may obtain a permit at the Trading Post or park office.
Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoe and kayak rentals are offered at the 13-acre Lake Crawford. Check with the park for availability.
Fishing
Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish from a rental jon boat in the park’s 65-acre Lake York. Bank fishing is allowed on 13-acre Lake Crawford. A South Carolina fishing license is required.
Fishing Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $20/day.
A state fishing license is usually required.
Amenities
Facilities
- Picnic shelters
- Playground
- Wi-Fi
- Group facilities
Water
- Swimming beach: not available (stated by the park)
Camping
- RV dump station
- Tent camping
- RV camping
Recreation
- Horse trails
✓ 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
- 1277 Park RD
Blacksburg, SC 29702 - Nearest town
- Clover — about 7 mi west (straight line)
- Coordinates
- 35.1305, -81.3454 (from Wikidata)
- Phone
- (803) 222-3209
- kingsmountain@scprt.com
Nearby state parks
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)
- Wikidata
- USGS PAD-US 4.1 (boundary and acreage)
- Photo: Kings Mountain State Park (412243f8-dc8a-49a7-9efd-f84f4dd2e99a).jpg — Public domain (US federal government work), Victoria Stauffenberg
“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