Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site is a state historic site in Clinton, Laurens County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. Main Gate hours 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours9 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- Admission$3 adultsper person
- WhereClintonLaurens County, Upstate
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site preserves the ground of the August 19, 1780 battle, a Patriot militia win over a larger Loyalist and British force. The site also includes the Horseshoe Falls area and the Blackstock Battlefield.
Plan It In Three Lines
Getting In
Adults pay $3; SC seniors and children 6 to 15 pay less, and children 5 and under are free. The $99 All Park Passport covers your whole vehicle for a year.
9 a.m.–6 p.m.Bring The Dog?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet.
Full rules belowMake It A Day
Rose Hill Plantation State Historic Site is about 11 miles away (straight line).
3 places within 30 miles
Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site Hours
Hours in a day
- Main GateEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Visitor CenterThu–Mon10 a.m.–4 p.m.
- Horseshoe Falls AreaEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Musgrove Mill BattlefieldEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
- Blackstock BattlefieldEvery day9 a.m.–6 p.m.
Days of the week today is outlined
Bars that fade start at sunrise or end at sunset or dark, which move with the season. The full hours, word for word, are in the list below.
- Main Gate: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily
- Visitor Center: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Closed Tues.-Wed.
- Horseshoe Falls Area: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily
- Musgrove Mill Battlefield: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
- Blackstock Battlefield: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. daily
Admission And Passes
- Adults$3.00
- SC seniors$1.50
- Children age 6-15$1.00
- Age 5 & youngerFree
As listed on the official page, read October 25, 2026. SC senior rates need proof of age and residency.
Two adults, visit by visit, against the $99 All Park Passport
Two adults pay $6.00 a visit here. By visit 17 the day fees pass the $99 passport, which covers everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle at every state park for a year. Bars show the running total of day fees.
- $3 adults; $1.50 SC seniors; $1 children age 6-15; age 5 & younger free
Passes: the All Park Passport is $99 and gives unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle for one year; a seven-day passport is $65 (sold at the parks, not online). Half-price passports exist for SC seniors 65 and older and some other residents. Source: southcarolinaparks.com Park Passports, read October 25, 2026. Compare every park on our State Parks Passport page.
Directions And Contact
- Address: 398 State Park Rd Clinton, SC 29325
- Phone: 864.938.0100
- Map point: 34.59488,-81.85293, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/musgrove-mill
Dogs And Strollers
- Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
- 1Rose Hill Plantation State Historic SiteState Historic Siteabout 11 mi
- 2Croft State ParkState Parkabout 20 mi
- 3Lake Greenwood State ParkState Parkabout 28 mi
Straight-line distances between map points, not driving miles. Dots sit in their true compass direction; distance is stretched near the middle so close neighbors stay readable.
Coming Up Near Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site
- Through Oct 31Boo in the Zoo (Greenville Zoo)On nowGreenville · about 33 mi
- Oct 31Furman football vs. Western CarolinaGreenville · about 33 mi
- Oct 31Swamp Rabbits Halloween game (Greenville vs. Florida)Greenville · about 33 mi
- Nov 6–15CLUE: Live on Stage (Spartanburg Little Theatre)Spartanburg · about 25 mi
- Nov 7How to Train Your Dragon in Concert (Greenville Symphony)Greenville · about 33 mi
- Nov 7Run for a CureSpartanburg · about 25 mi
70 more on the full events calendar.
Events within 40 miles, measured in a straight line to the centre of the event's town. Dates come from our checked events list; confirm with the organizer.
FAQ
How much does it cost to visit Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site?
Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site?
Pets are allowed in most outdoor areas provided they are kept under physical restraint or on a leash not longer than six feet. Owners will be asked to remove noisy or dangerous pets or pets that threaten or harass wildlife.
Does the All Park Passport cover this park?
Yes. The $99 All Park Passport gives a year of unlimited entry to every South Carolina state park for everyone in the pass holder’s vehicle, per southcarolinaparks.com.
What are the hours at Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site?
Main Gate: 9 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily; Visitor Center: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Thurs.-Mon., 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Sat.-Sun. Closed Tues.-Wed..
What We Could Not Verify
- Holiday and storm closures change at short notice; check the official page the day you go.
- Stroller rules are not stated on the official page.
Sources
- Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site official page (read 2026-10-25)
- South Carolina State Parks: Park Passports (read 2026-10-25)
- OpenStreetMap (map point)
Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.
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