Education
Contact
704-853-5375
crowders.mountain@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Sparrow Springs access
and visitor center
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GPS: 35.213316, -81.293555
Linwood Road access
4611 Linwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28086
GPS: 35.240917, -81.269312
Boulders access
108 Van Dyke Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GPS: 35.171180, -81.362762
Hours
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The gates at Linwood Road and Boulders accesses close at the listed times below. Day-use visitors may use the Sparrow Springs access also during the listed times below.
- December to February:
8:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
8:00am to 9:00pm
- October:
8:00am to 8:00pm
- November:
8:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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The gates at Sparrow Springs close for campers at the listed times below.
- December to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
There is a 1-mile hike to the campground from the parking lot. Please plan accordingly.
There is no gate entry before or after hours, including for campers, except in the case of a medical or law enforcement emergency.
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- 8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
Group Camping will be closed through December 5, 2019 to repair a waterline. December 2-13, weekdays only, the Lake Parking lot will be closed for installation of new restrooms.
Last updated on: Monday, December 2, 2019Construction will begin in December on a new lake trail. The lake area will be closed to all public access during construction. No park visitors will be allowed on the fishing pier or allowed to hike or fish around the lake during this time.
Last updated on: Tuesday, November 26, 2019Educational programs
Rangers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Crowders Mountain State Park. Check the Events calendar for more information.
To arrange a special exploration of Crowders Mountain State Park for your group or class, contact the park office.
Educational materials about Crowders Mountain State Park have been developed for grades 5-7 and are correlated to North Carolina's competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts. The Crowders Mountain program introduces students to basic geologic concepts, including the rock cycle, rock and mineral identification, weathering and erosion, and resource use. Accompanying the program is a teacher's booklet and workshop, free of charge to educators.
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