National Military Park · SC
Caution · Park Wide Caution
Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park. 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.
Information · America the Beautiful Passes Temporary Unavailable
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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.
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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.
Hours are retrieved from the National Park Service and can change without notice — check the official site before you go.
No entrance fee.
Times are in the park’s local time. Golden hour is the sun within 6° above the horizon; blue hour, within 6° below.
Source: National Weather Service.