About This Park - Kings Mountain State Park

Kings Mountain State Park

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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, group camping barracks, 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

Designation: Kings Mountain State Park was developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC), a New Deal Program created by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. The program was designed to provide employment during the Great Depression while addressing national needs in conservation and recreation.

The CCC was instrumental in the development of many of South Carolina’s state parks. A number of buildings built by the CCC in the 1930's are still in use at this park.
Counties: York & Cherokee
Acreage: 6885
When & How PRT Acquired: In 1934, 6,141 acres were donated by the US Government. In 1995 several land donations included: 268.5 acres donated by the Peeler Foundation; 109.9 acres donated by Carpenter, 33.27 acres donated by Van Dyke. Also in 1995, 332 acres were purchases from Whiteside.
Pets: Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
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.
Pay Phone on Site: Yes

HOURS

Admissions: $2/adult; $1.25 SC Seniors; age 15 & younger free
Office Hours: 11am-noon & 4-5 pm Monday-Friday
Days and Hours of Operation: M-Su 8am-6pm (extended from 7am to 9pm during Daylight Savings Time)

LOCATION

Driving Directions:
From I-85: Take exit 8, turn left 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.
Lake Location: Yes
Miles to Nearest Hospital: 10
Miles to Nearest Town: 10
Miles to Nearest Grocery Store: 8