Education
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
Construction has begun on the Linwood Access Area and the Lake parking lot expansions.During the construction the gravel lots will be closed. Expect parking delays until construction is completed.
Last updated on: Monday, July 8, 2019Rangers 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.
Contact
704-853-5375
crowders.mountain@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Park office and
Sparrow Springs access
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GPS: 35.213316, -81.293555
Linwood 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
The gates at Linwood Road, Boulders and Sparrow Springs access (including all trails, picnic areas and the lake) close at the listed times below.
- December to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- 8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day
Campers may access the Campground Trail parking at Sparrow Springs during these hours:
- 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.