State/County Park

Kings Mountain State Park

The Piedmont’s Kings Mountain State Park has miles of forested trails perfect for supreme Kings Mountain hiking, two fishing lakes, and sits adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, one of many national park Revolutionary War sites.

  • Parking
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Restrooms
  • Pet Friendly
  • WiFi

Experiences

Living History Sites

Visit the Living History Farm, a replica of a mid-19th century Yeoman Farm. The farm has a house, barn, cotton gin, farm animals, blacksmith and weave shop as well as a garden. 

Outdoor Activities

Biking

Visitors to Kings Mountain State Park may ride bikes on paved roads.

Boating

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.

Camping

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. Equestrian and primitive sites are also available.

Fishing

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.

Geocaching

Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.

Hiking

The 16-mile Kings Mountain Hiking Trail, the 1.5-mile Farm Trail and the 1.8-mile Ridgeline Trail. The Ridgeline Trail provides a unique trail experience connecting three parks and two states. The trail connects Kings Mountain State Park, Kings Mountain National Military Park and Crowder's Mountain State Park in North Carolina.

Horseback Riding

The park’s 30+ miles of equestrian trails connect to the national park’s equestrian trails. The equestrian camping area includes 15 equestrain campsites which rent for $12/site/night.

Kayaking/Canoeing

Canoe and kayak rentals are offered at the 13-acre Lake Crawford. Personal craft 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.

Outdoor Activities

Fishing
Boating
Kayaking/Canoeing
Geocaching
Horseback Riding
Hiking
Biking
Camping

Experiences

Living History Sites

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