ALL NORTH CAROLINA STATE PARKS: GENERAL STATUS OF FACILITIES AND GUIDELINES WHEN VISITING PARKS
Posted on: Wednesday, May 27, 2020 - 2:15pm |
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As of Saturday, May 23, all access areas and trails at Crowders Mountain State Park will be open. Park hours are 8:00am to 9:00pm. Rock climbing and bouldering will open by registration only. Group rock climbing activities will remain closed until Phase 3. Picnic areas and the visitor center will also remain closed. The Shorts Lake Trail will remain closed for construction. Family backcountry camping will open May 23, by online reservation only. Group camping will remain closed.
Last updated on: Friday, May 22, 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:
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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- Open daily:
8:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Crowders Mountain State Park
Companion peaks at Crowders Mountain State Park—The Pinnacle and Crowders Mountain—offer challenging hikes, towering cliffs and 25-mile views of the surrounding piedmont. Eleven trails range from pastoral to strenuous, including the Ridgeline Trail, which links to Kings Mountain State Park and Kings Mountain National Military Park in South Carolina. A nine-acre lake offers choice spots for fishing or an opportunity to try canoeing with rentals available. Backcountry camping is featured with individual sites approximately a mile from parking areas. The rugged terrain of Crowders Mountain lends itself to rock climbing and bouldering with a permit in designated areas. A visitor center with museum-quality exhibits complements regular interpretive programs.
Reservations
Find and book a campsite or facility online
Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
Notices and alerts
Now hiring
Crowders Mountain State Park is currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions. Please click the links below to learn more about each position and how to apply:
Upcoming closures
Crowders Mountain State Park has begun construction on Connect NC bond improvements at the park. Sparrow Springs and Linwood accesses will undergo periodic closures during construction for the length of the project, which will last until at least late October. Prior to your visit, please check this page for any alerts or call the park office for the latest information. For your safety and the safety of our staff, please do not enter any areas that are marked closed.
Crowded weekends and holidays
If you are planning to visit Crowders Mountain on a weekend or holiday, please read:
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