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Ninety Six National Historic Site

National Historic Site · South Carolina

A cannon is in the left foreground with the Maham rifle tower in the distance.
Cannon and Maham Tower Photo: NPS photo

Hours

See this week's hours below.

Entrance fee
The Park Service lists no entrance fee for this site.
Phone
8645434068
Address
Ninety Six National Historic Site, Ninety Six, SC 29666
DirectionsOfficial park page ↗

About Ninety Six

Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carolina.

Hours

Park Grounds

The park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. There are eight parking spots located outside of the front gate for early and late visitors.

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Star Fort Pond

From April1, to October 31, the Star Fort Pond is open for fishing on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. The Pond is CLOSED Sundays through Tuesdays, Thursdays, and from November 1through March 31. From April through October there is a portalet located in the Pond parking lot.

MondayClosed
TuesdayClosed
WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
ThursdayClosed
FridaySunrise to Sunset
SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
SundayClosed

Changes to these hours

  • Seasonal Closure, Nov 1 to Mar 31, 2027: Closed

Getting there

2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.

Weather

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

Things to do

Birdwatching, Boating, Bookstore and Park Store, Canoeing, Fishing, Food, Freshwater Fishing, Front-Country Hiking, Guided Tours, Hiking, Horse Trekking, Horseback Riding, Junior Ranger Program, Kayaking, Living History, Museum Exhibits, Paddling, Park Film, Picnicking, Self-Guided Tours - Walking, Shopping, Stand Up Paddleboarding, Wildlife Watching.

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 Ninety Six ↗