Day-trips ring

Kings Mountain National Military Park

The Revolutionary War battlefield where Patriot militia turned the tide in October 1780 — Jefferson called it 'the turn of the tide of success.'

Opens Friday
  • Historical

Hours & practicals

Hours (fall)
Every day, 9am–5pmVisitor center closed Mon-Tue and certain federal holidays; grounds hours are the structured block.
Address
2625 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702
From your base
Sorts every list here by walk time.

The take

The battle here on October 7, 1780 swung the Southern campaign, and the park service tells it with the gravity it deserves. It sits at the far edge of day-trip range — about 45 minutes out — and pairs naturally with a Crowders Mountain hike.

Questions people ask

Is there an entrance fee?

No — entry is free and no pass is needed.

Are dogs allowed on the trails?

Yes, leashed to six feet or shorter and attended at all times, but not inside the buildings.

How long is the battlefield trail?

A mile and a half.

Is there a visitor centre?

Yes, with a 26-minute film and an exhibit area.

Can I camp there?

Not in this park — but Kings Mountain State Park and Crowders Mountain State Park nearby both have camping.

Check in

Your passport…

Sources

  • Facts — nps.gov, verified August 2026
  • phone nps.gov, verified August 2026
  • theTake nps.gov, verified August 2026
  • seasons nps.gov, August 2026 — not independently verified
  • hours nps.gov, August 2026 — not independently verified

The neighborhood

The 3 things this place connects to in the guide's map of the town — one step out, and nothing beyond it.

District

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Categories

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See Kings Mountain National Military Park on the wiki, with every connection listedArriving in Day-trips ring? The first-hour guide