Crowders Mountain State Park
Kings Mountain, NC 28768
Phone: (704) 853-5375
- Hours:
- Daily 8am-9pm
Editorial Review for Crowders Mountain State Park – by Jennifer Thorneburg
In Short
Located just outside of Gastonia, this 2,857-acre state park offers hiking trails, walking paths, picnic areas, a fishing pier and canoe rentals. Visitors can climb up natural peaks for awe-inspiring views or camp. The park boasts eight trails, ranging in difficulty and taking hikers past breathtaking outlooks and over diverse terrain. For families and young nature buffs, the park offers natural and cultural history education programs as well as regularly scheduled hikes with park rangers.
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Insider Tips
When to GoCome early. Only 10 primitive camping sites are available, and they are allotted on a first come, first served basis.
Know Before You GoIf you have more than 80 people, you should call the park office to make a reservation.
User Reviews for Crowders Mountain State Park
06/02/2002 Posted by andreajayros
Crowders Mountain is a short drive from Charlotte. It is an ancient, magical mountain, with table rock and climbing castles, the colors of the lichens on the rocks are seen nowhere else. One of my favorite walks is up Rocky Top...the views are beautiful the whole way, and it's a good quick cardio workout. Just be sure to leave before dark if you're not camping. The rangers get crabby if you make them late for their dinners.
Pros: proximity 2 Charlotte, beautiful scenery, good workout
Cons: bring water, allow time for return, crabby rangers
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