Be advised that the NPS has issued alerts for this park.

Visitor Center Parking Lot Walkway Construction

From July 29 to August 1, there will be construction ongoing in the park as we prepare to replace the asphalt walkways around the visitor center parking lot. The park and visitor center will remain open and accessible to the public as usual.

Park Wide Caution

Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park that have opened since Hurricane Helene. 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.

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.

Title Kings Mountain
Park Code kimo
Description 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 th...
Location
Contact
864-936-7921
KIMO_Information@nps.gov
Activities
  • Guided Tours
  • Self-Guided Tours - Walking
  • Living History
  • Junior Ranger Program
  • Park Film
Entrance fees
Campgrounds Count: 0
Places Count: 0
Visitor Centers Count: 1

Kings Mountain National Military Park

  • Kings Mountain National Military Park
  • The visitor center has a movie, a bookstore operated by America's National Parks, and a museum. The museum has artifacts from the battle and audio exhibits inside walk-in trees that resemble the 1780 battlefield.
Things to do Count: 3

  • Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger
  • The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the activities and earn a Junior Ranger badge!

  • OVVI Junior Ranger
  • Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Junior Ranger booklet and directions.

  • Hiking at Kings Mountain
  • Hike through 3 Parks, 2 States on 1 trail, over 20 miles of hiking trails are offered in Kings Mountain National Military Park, Kings Mountain State Park and Crowders Mountain State Park.
Tours Count: 0
Articles