Kings Mountain State Park
A big, hilly, woodsy park with lots to do, Kings Mountain State Park has been a regional favorite for generations.
Built originally by the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s, Kings Mountain has miles of trails, equestrian facilities, a primitive group camping area, two group camps, campgrounds, two fishing lakes with boat rentals and the popular Living History Farm.
The farm is a realistic replica of a typical Piedmont farm from the early to mid 1800s. Buildings include a house, barn and gin, and there are gardens and animals, including cows, chickens and a bunch of friendly cats.
Regularly scheduled special events at the park bring in local crowds and the park also is adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, site of a pivotal Revolutionary War battle.
GENERAL
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Tour and Programs Information: Self-guided tours of the Historical Farm are available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends in April, May, September and October.
The farm is a replica of a 19th century South Carolina yeoman farm which include a barn, cotton gin and blacksmith/carpenter shop. School group tours available by appointment.
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Kings Mountain is a "DiscoverCarolina Site", which provides curriculum-based social studies programs for South Carolina school children.
HOURS AND ADMISSION
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Admission: $2/adult; $1.25 SC Seniors; age 15 & younger free
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Days and Hours of Operation: 8am-6pm, daily (extended to 7am-9pm during Daylight Saving Time)
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Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4-5pm M-F
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Tours: Self-guided tours of the Living History Farm are available from 9am-5pm from Memorial Day through Labor Day and on weekends in April, May, Sept. and Oct.
The farm is a replica of a 19th century South Carolina yeoman farm which includes a barn, cotton gin and blacksmith/carpenter shop. School group tours available by appointment.
Kings Mountain is a DiscoverCarolina Site, which provides curriculum-based social studies programs for South Carolina school children.
LOCATION
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Driving Directions:
From I-85 Southbound (coming from Charlotte): Take exit 8, turn left onto Hwy 161, go across NC/SC state line and park entrance will be on the right.
From I-85 Northbound (coming from Spartanburg): Take exit 2, turn right onto Hwy 161, go across NC/SC state line and park entrance will be on the right.
From I-77:Take exit for Hwy 5 toward Rock Hill. Follow Hwy 5 through Rock Hill to York. In York, turn N onto Hwy 321, then bear left onto Hwy 161, entrance will be on the left.
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Counties: York & Cherokee
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Acreage: 6885
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Miles to Nearest Hospital: 10
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Miles to Nearest Town: 10
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Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 8
MILES TO:
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Charleston, SC: 200
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Columbia, SC: 91
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Florence, SC: 131
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Greenville, SC: 70
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Charlotte, NC: 30
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Raleigh, NC: 174
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Atlanta, GA: 206
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Augusta, GA: 146
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
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If you cannot find it on this website: We try to provide you with as much information as possible on this website to assist you in selecting your favorite State Park and book your reservation on-line. However, if you can't locate the information you are looking for on this site, please feel free to email the park at kingsmountain@scprt.com
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