Kings Mountain State Park is a state park in Blacksburg, York County, in South Carolina's Midlands. Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15. It is open 7 a.m.–6 p.m. daily. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.
- Hours7 a.m.–6 p.m.official hours below
- Admission$3 adultsper person
- WhereBlacksburgYork County, Midlands
- DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below
About Kings Mountain State Park
Kings Mountain State Park sits next to Kings Mountain National Military Park, with forested hiking and equestrian trails and two fishing lakes. Its campground includes equestrian sites, and the park is a good place to see fall color.
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.
7 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
Kings Mountain National Military Park is about 2 miles away (straight line).
2 places within 30 miles
Kings Mountain State Park Hours
Hours in a day
- ParkEvery day7 a.m.–6 p.m.
- 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
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.
- 7 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time)
- Park office: 11 a.m. – noon & 4 – 5 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: 1277 Park Rd Blacksburg, SC 29702
- Phone: 803.222.3209
- Map point: 35.13218,-81.35111, from OpenStreetMap, checked against the U.S. Census geocode of the street address. Directions in Google Maps
- Official page: southcarolinaparks.com/kings-mountain
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. Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities.
Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.
Near Kings Mountain State Park
- 1Kings Mountain National Military ParkNational Military Parkabout 2 mi
- 2Cowpens National BattlefieldNational Battlefieldabout 26 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 Kings Mountain State Park
- Nov 6–15CLUE: Live on Stage (Spartanburg Little Theatre)Spartanburg · about 35 mi
- Nov 7Run for a CureSpartanburg · about 35 mi
- Nov 7Sparkle City Pride March & FestivalSpartanburg · about 35 mi
- Nov 14Winthrop men's basketball vs. Jackson State (Homecoming)Rock Hill · about 23 mi
- Nov 14Wofford football vs. East Tennessee StateSpartanburg · about 35 mi
- Nov 17Winthrop women's basketball vs. South Carolina StateRock Hill · about 23 mi
21 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 Kings Mountain State Park?
Admission is $3 for adults, less for SC seniors and children 6 to 15.
Are dogs allowed at Kings Mountain State Park?
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. Pets are not allowed in or around cabins, cabin areas or other lodging facilities.
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 Kings Mountain State Park?
7 a.m. – 6 p.m., daily (extended to 7 a.m. – 9 p.m. during Daylight Saving Time).
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
- Kings Mountain State Park 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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