Physical Address:

2300 Park Road

Blacksburg, SC 29702

Mailing Address:

2625 Park Road

Blacksburg, SC 29702

contact-details

  • Phone Number: 8649367921 Voice

  • Email Address: KIMO_Information@nps.gov

  • Description:

Fees

Entrance Fees
Entrance Passes

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.

park designation:National Military Park

Directions:

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.

For detailed directions, please visit this link.

Directions

Operating Hours:

Kings Mountain National Military Park

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.

Exceptions:
  • Thanksgiving Day (November 28, 2025 - November 28, 2025)
  • Christmas Day (December 25, 2024 - December 25, 2024)
  • New Year's Day (January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025)
  • Martin Luther King Day (January 20, 2025 - January 20, 2025)
  • Washington's Birthday (February 17, 2025 - February 17, 2025)
  • Columbus Day (October 13, 2025 - October 13, 2025)

Weather Information:

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

Activities
Guided Tours
Guided Tours

Self-Guided Tours - Walking
Self-Guided Tours - Walking

Living History
Living History

Junior Ranger Program
Junior Ranger Program

Park Film
Park Film