Battlefield | National Park

Kings Mountain National Military Park

On August 16, 1780, the unexpected Patriot success at Kings Mountain infused those favoring rebellion with new confidence.

  • Parking
  • Restrooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Operating Hours

Kings Mountain National Military Park

Park Grounds (Restrooms, Parking Lot and Trails) Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitor Center Open Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Standard Hours

Monday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Tuesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Wednesday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Thursday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Friday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Saturday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Sunday: 9:00AM - 5:00PM

Exceptions

Thanksgiving Day

11/28/2024 - 11/28/2024

Christmas Day

12/25/2024 - 12/25/2024

New Year's Day

01/01/2025 - 01/01/2025

Martin Luther King Day

01/20/2025 - 01/20/2025

Washington's Birthday

02/17/2025 - 02/17/2025

Columbus Day

10/13/2025 - 10/13/2025

Admission & Tickets

There are no entrance fees for this park.

Directions

Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. Turn right onto Hwy 216. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. Turn left onto Hwy 216.

Accessibility & Amenities

  • Amphitheater
  • Assistive Listening Systems
  • Audio Description
  • Automated Entrance
  • Automated External Defibrillator (AED)
  • Baby Changing Station
  • Benches/Seating
  • Bicycle - Rack
  • Braille
  • Captioned Media
  • Entrance Passes for Sale
  • Fire Extinguisher
  • First Aid/Medical Care Available
  • Food/Drink - Snacks
  • Food/Drink - Vending Machine/Self Service
  • Gifts/Souvenirs/Books
  • Historical/Interpretive Information/Exhibits
  • Information - Maps Available
  • Information - Ranger/Staff Member Present
  • Parking - Auto
  • Parking - Boat Trailer
  • Parking - Bus/RV
  • Recycling
  • Restroom
  • Restroom - Accessible
  • Theater/Auditorium
  • Trailhead/Hiker Register
  • Wheelchair Accessible
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