King Mountain State Park

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History and Outdoor Recreation abound

The Setting
Kings Mountain State Park rests in a picturesque setting adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, a prominent Revolutionary War battle site.
This traditional state park, which encompasses 6,883-acres, offers outdoor recreation activities such as hiking trails, picnicking, fishing from a rental jon boat, seasonal canoe rentals, equestrian trails and more. Guests can also re-live the life styles of early pioneers by visiting the Living History Farm. The park was originally built in the 1930's by the Civilian Conservation Corps and evidence of their stonework and craftsmanship is still present today.

The Facility

• 115 sites with water & electricity for tents or RVs
  
• 10 tent sites with central water and no electricity
  
• Primitive group camping area for organized groups of up to 30 people
  
• Equestrian campground with 15 sites available with central water
  
• Packed gravel sites with water & electric some accommodate RVs up to 40 feet long
  
• Comfort stations with restrooms and hot showers
  
• Picnic table at each site
  
• Dump Station
  
• Laundry Facilities
  
• Fishing on 65-acre Lake York
  
• Non-motorized fishing boats available for rent
  
• Pedal boats & canoes available for rent
  
• Picnic shelters
  
• Park store with limited grocery items and souvenirs
  
• Hiking and nature trails that connect to the national park
  
• 17 miles of horse trails that connect to the national park
  
• Living History Farm - The farm is a replica of a 19th century South Carolina yeoman farm which includes a barn, cotton gin and blacksmith/carpenter shop.
  
• The park is located adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park, a prominent Revolutionary War Battle Site
  

Camping Tips

• Don't forget to pick up park and nearby attraction literature at the Park Office
  
• Visit the Living History Farm to participate in programs and learn about life on an 1850's farm
  
• Visit Kings Mountain National Military Park adjacent to the state park
  
• Visit the park store for limited grocery items and souvenirs
  
• Pedal boat and canoe rentals available
  
• Civilian Conservation Corps stonework and craftsmanship is visible on the park.

Directions
Driving Directions: Located 14 miles N.W. of York on Hwy 161. From I-85, take exit 8, turn left onto Hwy 161, go across NC/SC state line and park entrance will be on the right. From I-77 take exit for Hwy 5 toward Rock Hill. Follow Hwy 5 through Rock Hill to York. In York, turn N onto Hwy 321, then bear left onto Hwy 161, entrance will be on the left.

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