Get Outside at Crowders Mountain State Park. REI will team up with our trail volunteers and Friends of Crowders Mountain, Inc to promote stewardship and volunteering throughout the North Carolina Park System. You will also be able to pan for gold, learn how to build a fire, get some great pet tips and see some adoptable pets, get hiking stick carving ideas, outdoor cooking, find great outdoor opportunities in the area and eat some BBQ, funnel cake or ice cream.
Events and Programs
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Construction Closure
Construction on the Linwood Access Area parking lot expansion has begun.During the construction the gravel lot will be closed. Expect parking delays until construction is completed.
Last updated on: Thursday, June 6, 2019Events and Programs
Crowders Mountain State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.
Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.
Date of Event:
Sat, 07/13/2019 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Start Location:
Visitor Center, 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Volunteer at Crowders's Mountain State Park and participate in the largest, single-day volunteer effort for public lands in the nation. We will meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center at 8:00am for refreshments, fellowship, and a brief meeting. Following the meeting, the crew leaders will divide the volunteers into crews and work on trail maintenance projects until 11:30am. Water, snacks, work gloves, safety glasses, insect repellant, and tools will be provided by the park. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any medications that you may need.
Date of Event:
Sat, 09/28/2019 - 8:00am to 11:30am
Start Location:
Sparrow Springs Visitor Center
Come volunteer at Crowders's Mountain State Park, meet new people, and help maintain our magnificient trail system. We will meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center at 8:00am for refreshments, fellowship, and a brief meeting. Following the meeting, the crew leaders will divide the volunteers into crews and work on trail maintenance projects until 11:30am. Water, snacks, work gloves, safety glasses, insect repellant, and tools will be provided by the park. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any medications that you may need. For additional information, please call the park office at (704)853-5375.
Date of Event:
Sat, 10/12/2019 - 8:00am to 11:30am
Start Location:
Sparrow Springs Visitor Center
Come volunteer at Crowders's Mountain State Park, meet new people, and help maintain our magnificient trail system. We will meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center at 8:00am for refreshments, fellowship, and a brief meeting. Following the meeting, the crew leaders will divide the volunteers into crews and work on trail maintenance projects until 11:30am. Water, snacks, work gloves, safety glasses, insect repellant, and tools will be provided by the park. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any medications that you may need. For additional information, please call the park office at (704)853-5375.
Date of Event:
Sat, 11/09/2019 - 8:00am to 11:30am
Start Location:
Sparrow Springs Visitor Center
Come volunteer at Crowders's Mountain State Park, meet new people, and help maintain our magnificient trail system. We will meet at the Sparrow Springs Visitor Center at 8:00am for refreshments, fellowship, and a brief meeting. Following the meeting, the crew leaders will divide the volunteers into crews and work on trail maintenance projects until 11:30am. Water, snacks, work gloves, safety glasses, insect repellant, and tools will be provided by the park. Dress appropriately for outdoor work and bring any medications that you may need. For additional information, please call the park office at (704)853-5375.
Date of Event:
Sat, 12/14/2019 - 8:00am to 11:30am
Start Location:
Sparrow Springs Visitor Center
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.