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Kings Mountain National Military Park

National Military Park · South Carolina

An oval gravestone for Maj Patrick Ferguson is in front of his stone covered grave.
Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave Photo: NPS

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
Phone
8649367921
Address
2300 Park Road, Blacksburg, SC 29702

About Kings Mountain

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.

Hours

Kings Mountain National Military Park

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.

Monday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Tuesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Wednesday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Thursday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Friday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Saturday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Sunday9:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Getting there

Kings Mountain National Military Park is located on South Carolina Highway 216. From Greenville, SC travel on I-85 North to NC Exit #2. Turn right onto Hwy 216. From Charlotte, NC travel on I- 85 South to NC Exit #2. Turn left onto Hwy 216.

Weather

Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.

Things to do

Guided Tours, Junior Ranger Program, Living History, Park Film, Self-Guided Tours - Walking.

Source: National Park Service data feed, checked September 24, 2026. Hours shown are the Park Service's posted standard hours plus any date changes it lists. Official page for Kings Mountain ↗