COVID-19 information for parks (Updated 3/26/2021)
Posted on: Friday, March 26, 2021 - 1:54pm |
Reservable Facilities

All accesses and trails at Crowders Mountain State Park are open. Park hours are 8:00am to 8:00pm.
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 1-5pm. 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.
Last updated on: Monday, March 8, 2021Contact 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
Facilities for rent
In addition to campsites, you can reserve the following facilities at this park:
Check the reservations website for availability and prices.
Auditorium/Classroom
The auditorium accommodates 70 people, and the classroom accommodates 35. Each has access to a restroom and drinking fountain. Reservations are required. Please call the park for more information.
Park Maps and Brochures: