Kings Mountain

Kings Mountain State Park

Mountains

• 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: Yes
• Freshwater Fishing: Yes

• 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.
  
  
• Fishing Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $20/day.
  
  
• Canoe/Kayak Rentals: Canoe and kayak rentals are offered at the 13-acre Lake Crawford. Check with the park for availability.
  
  
• Paddling: Yes

• Wireless Internet Access: Complimentary Wi-Fi is available at Kings Mountain State Park.
• Playground Equipment: Yes
• Park Store/Gift Shop: The park store offers limited grocery items and souvenirs. It is open on weekends from March-Nov.
  
  
• Picnic Shelters: Yes
• Playground: A playground is located near Shelter 2.
  
  
• Swimming: Swimming is not permitted in the park lakes.
  
  
• Geocaching: Geocaching is permitted. Several geocaches are located on the park. For more information visit the official geocaching website.
  
  
• Biking: Yes
• Birding: Yes
• Other Facilities and Activities: The park has a volleyball court, basketball court and ping pong table available for visitor use.
  
  

• Equestrian Camping: The equestrian camping area includes 15 equestrain campsites which rent for $12/site/night. Central water is available and privy toilets are nearby.
  
  Make equestrian campsite reservations by clicking on Make a Reservation, above.
  
  
• Equestrian Trails: The park’s 30+ miles of equestrian trails connect to the national park’s equestrian trails.
  
  

• Hiking Trails: The park has several hiking trails. 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.
  
  
• Walking/Nature Trails: The .7-mile Nature Trail at the park provides a leisurely walk.
  
  
• Biking Trails: There is no bike trail at the park. Visitors may ride bikes on paved roads.
  
  
• Hiking: Yes