National Historic Site

Ninety Six National Historic Site

Southeast

About Ninety Six

Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carolina.

From the National Park Service.

Region: Southeast
State: South Carolina
Designation: National Historic Site
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 Ninety Six.

Entrance fees

The National Park Service lists no entrance fee for this park.

Hours

Park Grounds

Mon: Sunrise to Sunset
Tue: Sunrise to Sunset
Wed: Sunrise to Sunset
Thu: Sunrise to Sunset
Fri: Sunrise to Sunset
Sat: Sunrise to Sunset
Sun: Sunrise to Sunset

The park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. There are eight parking spots located outside of the front gate for early and late visitors.

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

2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.

Directions from the National Park Service

Contact the park

Address: Ninety Six National Historic Site, 1103 Hwy 248, Ninety Six, SC 29666
Phone: (864) 543-4068
Email: NISI_Information@nps.gov
Official site: nps.gov/nisi

From the National Park Service, checked weekly. Fees, hours and road conditions change: confirm with the park before you go.

Trip planner

A day-by-day plan for Ninety Six

Tell us your dates and what you are into. We group the stops by where they are, so each day is one part of the park, not a zigzag.

Plan your park trip Free. No account needed.

Things to do in Ninety Six

The park service's own list, with how long each takes.

Watch Crossroads of a Revolution

Park Film · about 20 min

This 22-minute orientation film tells the story of Ninety Six during the 1700s.
Museum

Museum Exhibits · about 15 min

View artifacts and interpretive displays about the park.
Become a Ninety Six National Historic Site BARK Ranger

Hands-On · about 45 min

Help your pet become a BARK Ranger by practicing the BARK Ranger rules and learning about the park.
Birding at Ninety Six

Birdwatching · about 4 hours

Home to around 150 species of birds Ninety Six provides birders with year round access to many bird habitats, including the Star Fort Pond.
Fishing at Star Fort Pond

Freshwater Fishing · about 4 hours

Fishing at Ninety Six can be both relaxing and rewarding. Learn were to park and the rules and regulations before casting your line.
Battlefield Self Guided Tour

Self-Guided Tours - Walking · about 50 min

A one-mile paved trail will take you through the area of the 1781 siege, by the original Star Fort, through the location of the colonial town, and to the Stockade Fort, the locati…