COVID-19 information for parks under phase 3
Posted on: Thursday, November 5, 2020 - 3:13pm |
Events and Programs
All accesses and trails at Crowders Mountain State Park are open. Park hours are 8:00am to 8:00pm.
Rock climbing and boulder for individuals and groups are available; registration is required. All campsites, include group campsites, are open; reservations are required and there are no walk-ups.
The visitor center is open. The auditorium and classroom remain closed. A properly worn mask or face covering, covering both the nose and the mouth, is required to enter the visitor center.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. As of October 3, we are following modified Phase 3.
Last updated on: Tuesday, October 20, 2020
Contact the park
704-853-5375
crowders.mountain@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Sparrow Springs access
and visitor center
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GPS: 35.2133, -81.2935
Linwood Road access
4611 Linwood Road
Gastonia, NC 28086
GPS: 35.2409, -81.2693
Boulders access
108 Van Dyke Road
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GPS: 35.1711, -81.3627
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:
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
- 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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- Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Scheduled events
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.
There are no scheduled events at the park at this time. Please contact the park office for more information or check back again soon.
Park Maps and Brochures:
