COVID-19 information for parks under Modified Stay at Home Order
Posted on: Thursday, January 14, 2021 - 11:54am |
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All accesses and trails at Crowders Mountain State Park are open. Park hours are 8:00am to 6:00pm.
Rock climbing and bouldering for individuals and groups are open; self-registration for all individuals is required by park regulations.
All campsites, include group campsites, are open; making a reservation, 24 hours in advance, is highly recommended .
The visitor center is open from 9am-12pm and 1-3pm. The auditorium, classroom, and exhibit hall remain closed. A properly worn mask or face covering, covering both the nose and the mouth, is REQUIRED to enter the visitor center. Visitor Center capacity is limited to 4 people total, not counting park staff.
All restrooms are closed are closed periodically throughout the day for cleaning. If you arrive at a building and restrooms are closed, be patient, they will reopen in a few minutes.
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, December 1, 2020Contact 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
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