Crowders Mountain State Park

  • 522 Park Office Ln. Kings Mountain, NC
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The peaks at the Crowders Mountain State Park are the highest in the Charlotte-Gastonia region and are a very popular destination for hikers, climbers and anybody looking for a little outdoor adventure. There is also a lake in the park with a fishing pier and covered picnic benches if you're looking for some leisure. A portion of the park is just minutes from downtown Gastonia, and it is open November through February 8 am - 6 pm; March and October 8 am - 7 pm; April, May, and September 8 am - 8 pm; and June through August 8 am - 9 pm.

Ratings & Reviews for Crowders Mountain State Park from Around the Web

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4.5

7 reviews

Top Reviews from Around the Web:

You can even hike up to the waterfall, High Shoals Falls, that drops 80 stunning feet into a beautiful pool of clear water! more on Epinions.com

I have hiked here 5-6 times during 2008 and plan to return many times to tack more on igougo

They all offer great views, some from the mountain and some of other mountains. more on Epinions.com

I did manage to get a little fly fishing done and I must say that the fishing there is as good as the views. more on Epinions.com

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4.5

3 reviews

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Top Reviews From Epinions.com

Early in Jan. 2001 I went camping @ South Mtn. It was the first time I had been there. We hiked up to High Shoals waterfall. It was beautiful....completely frozen! The campsite was nearby and had firepits, and a place to hang your ... more on Epinions.com

At a family reunion, a great-aunt once told me she was going to Arkansas. I asked her, "What is in Arkansas?" to which she replied "Honey, there's something beautiful to see in every state," and indeed she was right. However, I have ... more on Epinions.com

I can only say one thing about this park. Beautiful. That sums it up. The North Carolina State park system has managed to preserve one of the most beautiful places I have ever been to. I came to South Mountains with the intent of ... more on Epinions.com

Great Amenities at Crowders Mountain State Park:

  • Basketball
  • Recreation programs
  • Retail, store/gift shop
  • Retail, firewood
  • Camping, improved site
  • Park lake
  • Dump station, camper
  • Handicap access
  • Nature center
  • Retail, supplies
  • Bicycle riding
  • Fire rings
  • Canoe rental
  • Hospital
  • Water access, park lake
  • Picnic area
  • Walking
  • Volleyball
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Ranger station
  • Parking
  • Canoeing
  • Horseshoes
  • Hiking
  • Bird watching
  • Tenting
  • Rental, boat, pedal
  • Picnic tables
  • Historical areas/struct.
  • Jogging/running

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Crowders Mountain State Park Website

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www.nps.gov

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