Kings Mountain State Park

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Kings Mountain State Park
Built 1934
Area 6,885 acres (28 km²)
Closest town Blacksburg, SC
Camping sites Packed gravel with electric and water as well as tent sites with central water.
Hiking Trails 16 miles (26 km)
Other Information Features include: A miniature golf course, two fishing lakes, nature trails, a living history farm, jon boat, canoe, and cabin rentals
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Kings Mountain State Park is a South Carolina state park located in the Piedmont region of South Carolina. This large hilly park includes a living history farm. The farm is representative of a typical early 19th century Piedmont farm. It includes a barn, cotton gin blacksmith, and carpenter shop. The park also surrounds 65 acre Lake York as well as the smaller Lake Crawford.[1] [2]

The park is adjacent to Kings Mountain National Military Park.

[edit] History

6,141 acres (25 km²) of this park were donated in 1934 by the U.S. Government. An additional 744 acres (3.0 km²) where donated and purchased in 1995. The park was largely developed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.[3]

[edit] Fees

  • Admission, $2.00 adult, $1.25 SC senior citizens, children under 15 are free
  • Camping, $12 - $15 per day
  • Fishing boat rentals, $20.00 per day

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