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Crowders Mountain State Park
About the Park
Located in Gaston County 32 miles west of Charlotte, Crowders Mountain State Park boasts two mountain peaks that offer magnificent views of the surrounding Piedmont. Trails offer challenging hikes and towering cliffs — and even the opportunity to traverse two states through the Ridgeline Trail, which connects to Kings Mountain National Military Park and Kings Mountain State Park in South Carolina. A wide variety of resident birds, from songbirds to birds of prey, make the park a great spot for birdwatching.
Hiking Trails
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Trails
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Facilities
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Camping at Sparrow Springs
Tent sites (backpacking only)
Group tent sites (backpacking only)
Firewood
There are no camping facilities at Linwood or Boulders access.
Activities
Hiking (20 miles at Sparrow Springs; 4 miles at Linwood; and 6 miles at Boulders)
Paddling (Sparrow Springs only)
Fishing (Sparrow Springs only)
Picnicking
Rock climbing (Linwood only)
Bouldering (Boulders only)
Amenities at Sparrow Springs
Amphitheater
Auditorium and classroom
Picnic shelters
Visitor center and exhibits
There are no other amenities at Linwood or Boulders access.
Tab/Accordion Items
Address
522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GPS:
35.2133, -81.2935
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28086 Kings Mountain, NC
Address
4611 Linwood Road, Gastonia, NC 28086
GPS:
35.2409, -81.2693
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28086 Gastonia, NC
Address
108 Vandyke Road, Kings Mountain, NC 28086
GPS:
35.1711, -81.3627
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28086 Kings Mountain, NC
Maps
Park map (PDF)
Campground map (PDF)
General visitor information
Visiting with kids
Visitors with limited mobility or disabilities
More ideas to help plan your visit
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Fees
There are no fees required to access Crowders Mountain State Park for day use. Fees are charged for camping, group climbing, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
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Pets
Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted inside buildings. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.
Tab/Accordion Items
The gates at Linwood Road and Boulders accesses close at the listed times in the table chart.
Day-use visitors may use the Sparrow Spring access also during the listed times.
Month
Hours
January
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
October
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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The park is closed on Christmas Day.
The park is open during all other holidays.
The gates at Sparrow Springs close for campers at the listed times in the table chart.
Please note that there is a 1-mile hike to the campground from the parking lot. Please plan accordingly.
Park gates are locked daily at the posted hours. No entry or exit will be allowed when gates are closed, including for campers, except in the case of a medical or law enforcement emergency.
Month
Hours
January
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
February
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
April
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
June
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
July
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
August
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September
8 a.m. to 9 p.m.
October
8 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
December
8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
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The park is closed on Christmas Day.
The park is open during all other holidays.
Open daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Education
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Ecology & History
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Videos
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Field Trips
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Learning Materials
Additional Links
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Host Your Event at the Park
Make your special occasion naturally wonderful. State parks are great places for birthday parties, reunions, weddings, and more. Learn more about event permits and fees on the Facilities page.
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Park Rules
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Jobs
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News
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Park Planning
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Friends of Crowders Mountain
Join, volunteer, or donate! The Friends of Crowders Mountain promotes, supports, and advocates for Crowders Mountain State Park through organizing volunteer efforts, educating visitors, hosting events, and fundraising.
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Friends of State Parks
Friends of State Parks is a nonprofit citizen organization supporting, promoting, and advocating for the North Carolina State Parks system as a whole. The group helps provide funding for Junior Ranger and Youth in Parks – Environmental Education programs, as well as grants for state parks projects.
Photo Gallery
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Aerial view of the park from a helicopter, C. Peek
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Child at park lake, C. Peek  |  View from the Pinnacle, K. Bischof  |  The Needle, C. Peek  |  Charlotte skyline as seen from Crowders overlook, J. Darby  |  Aerial view of Sparrow Springs access and park lake, C. Peek