About Kings Mountain
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.
From the National Park Service.
- Region
- Southeast
- State
- South Carolina
- Designation
- National Military Park
- Entrance fee
- None listed
- Trail data for this park is still being added.
- Places for this park are still being added.
Know before you go
Fees, hours, weather and getting to Kings Mountain.
Entrance fees
The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.
Hours
- Mon
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tue
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wed
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thu
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Fri
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sat
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sun
- 9:00AM - 5:00PM
Park Grounds (Restrooms, Parking Lot and Trails) Open Daily 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Visitor Center Open Wednesday - Sunday 9 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Weather and when to go
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
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.
Contact the park
- Address
- 2300 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702
- Phone
- (864) 936-7921
- Official site
- nps.gov/kimo
From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.
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