Major Patrick Ferguson's Grave
Kings Mountain National Military Park
National Military Park · SC
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.
Park report
Alert: Caution
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesPark Wide Caution
Alert: Information
How this is rated
Poor: closures/hazards · Fair: cautions/noticesAmerica the Beautiful Passes Temporary Unavailable
Entrance Fee
How this is rated
Good: free entryFree — no entrance fee
Visitor Centers
Good1 visitor center
Activities Available
How this is rated
Good: many activities available5 activities
Park Name
InfoKings Mountain National Military Park
Designation
InfoNational Military Park
State(s)
InfoSC
Phone
Info8649367921
KIMO_Information@nps.gov
Operating Hours
InfoPark 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.
Campgrounds
InfoNo campgrounds listed
Visitor Center: Kings Mountain National Military Park
InfoSee park for hours
Activity: Guided Tours
InfoAvailable
Activity: Self-Guided Tours - Walking
InfoAvailable
Activity: Living History
InfoAvailable
Activity: Junior Ranger Program
InfoAvailable
Activity: Park Film
InfoAvailable
Theme: American Revolution
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Military
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Battlefields
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Monuments and Memorials
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: Wars and Conflicts
InfoFeatured at this park
Theme: American Revolutionary War
InfoFeatured at this park
Weather Info
InfoTemperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
Getting There
InfoKings 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 Sout
GPS Coordinates
Info35.1390° N, -81.3898° W
Data from official federal recreation records. Updated periodically. Park conditions change — always verify with the park before visiting. Verify on official park website