Join Ranger Pharr for some s'mores along the fire at the Visitor Center Ampitheatre.
Events and Programs
Park Maps and Brochures:
Linwood Access Closed for Construction
The Linwood Access Area will be closed until further notice for construction. Visitors are prohibited from accessing Crowders Mountain through Linwood Access or the Tower Trail Gate by vehicle or by foot.
The section of the Tower Trail from the intersection of Backside Trail to the Linwood Access Area is closed to foot traffic as it is part of the construction site.
Until construction is complete, Crowders Mountain is only accessible by the Crowders Trail and the Rocktop Trail from the Sparrow Springs Road Access Area.
Last updated on: Friday, October 4, 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.
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
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
The gates at Sparrow Springs close 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.
The gates at Linwood Road and Boulders accesses close 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
- 8:00am to 5:00pm daily
- Closed Christmas Day