Crowders Mountain State Park
Open year-round with reservations available up to 6 months in advance through ncparks.gov or by calling 1-877-722-6762. Registration at the visitor center is required to obtain overnight parking tags. The front gate is locked at posted closing times with no combination provided; campers should plan arrival accordingly.
Heat Advisory issued July 1 at 12:39PM EDT until July 2 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
* WHAT...Heat index values up to 106 expected. * WHERE...Portions of northeast Georgia and Piedmont North Carolina. * WHEN...From noon to 8 PM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat illnesses.
Air Quality Alert issued July 1 at 10:18AM EDT by NWS Greenville-Spartanburg SC
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality in Raleigh NC has issued a Code Orange Air Quality Action Day for Ground Level Ozone for Lincoln, Gaston, and Mecklenburg counties, until 8 PM EDT. An Air Quality Action Day means that Ground Level Ozone concentrations within the region may approach or exceed unhealthy standards. For additional information, please visit the North Carolina Division of Air Quality Web site at https://airquality.climate.ncsu.edu/.
About
Crowders Mountain State Park provides a true backcountry camping experience just outside the Charlotte metropolitan area. The campground consists of 10 primitive family sites accommodating up to 6 people each, 8 group sites for larger parties of 10-26 people, and 2 dedicated hammock-only sites. All camping requires a 1-mile hike from the visitor center parking area, making this a pack-in destination unsuitable for RVs or car camping. Family sites are equipped with a grill, picnic table, and two tent pads. Group sites feature fire rings with grills and three picnic tables. Vault toilets and drinking water spigots serve the campground, but there are no showers or bathhouse facilities. Firewood is available for purchase at the visitor center, though campers must pack in all other supplies. The park encompasses two prominent peaks, Crowders Mountain and Kings Pinnacle, both offering panoramic views stretching to Charlotte's skyline. Beyond camping, visitors can enjoy over 20 miles of hiking trails, rock climbing at the Linwood Road access, bouldering, fishing, and paddling. ADA-accessible campsites are available with vehicle access by arrangement.
Directions
From I-85, take exit 13 (Edgewood Road) and head south. Turn right onto Franklin Boulevard, then left onto Sparrow Springs Road. Follow signs to the park entrance at 522 Park Office Lane, Kings Mountain, NC 28086.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $17 - $105 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| crowders.mountain@ncparks.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (980) 460-8042 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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