Kings Mountain National Military Park

Usual hours

• Mon–Sun 9:00–17:00

From 56 published days, 2026-10-20 to 2026-12-14; community-mapped.

About

Entrance / day-use fee applies.

This park's official page lists: Store / concessions.

Thomas Jefferson called it "The turn of the tide of success." The battle of Kings Mountain, fought October 7th, 1780, was an important American victory during the Revolutionary War. The battle was the first major patriot victory to occur after the British invasion of Charleston, SC in May 1780. The park preserves the site of this important battle.

Shows and experiences

• Junior Ranger program
• Ranger & guided programs

Events

• Anniversary Weekend
• Lantern Tours
• Battle Anniversary
• Howser House Open House

Before you go

Limits

Yes, service dogs are legally permitted anywhere in a park that visitors can go

Park alert: America the Beautiful Passes Temporary Unavailable

At this time all sales of America the Beautiful Passes are temporary unavailable. Please check https://store.usgs.gov/recreational-passes for locations. We will advise when passes are available for sale. We apologize for any inconvenience.

⚠ Caution: Park Wide Caution

Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park. Hazards on trails and in forested areas such as hanging tree limbs, debris on the ground, and washed-out sections of trails and bridges are possible.

Getting there

Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. Turn right onto Hwy 216. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. Turn left onto Hwy 216.

Weather & when to go

Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.

History

Opened

1931

Heritage status

Listed heritage / protected status

• Park opened