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Ninety Six National Historic Site

Ninety Six National Historic Site is a national historic site in Ninety Six, Greenwood County, in South Carolina's Upstate. Entry is free. Visitor center hours 9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. Wed–Sun. Facts read from the official page on October 25, 2026.

  • Hours9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Wed–Sun)official hours below
  • AdmissionFree entry
  • WhereNinety SixGreenwood County, Upstate
  • DogsLeashed, 6 ftrules below

About Ninety Six

Ninety Six preserves an 18th-century backcountry crossroads where Cherokee hunters, settlers and traders met, two towns and a trading post rose and vanished, and two Revolutionary War battles claimed more than 100 lives. Trails cross the grounds, and entry is free.

Plan It In Three Lines

  1. Getting In

    Free to enter.

    9 a.m.–4:30 p.m. (Wed–Sun)

  2. Make It A Day

    Lake Greenwood State Park is about 5 miles away (straight line).

    4 places within 30 miles

Ninety Six Hours

Hours At A Glance

Hours in a day

  • Visitor centerWed–Sun9 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
  • Grounds and trailsEvery daysunrise–dusk

Days of the week today is outlined

MonTueWedThuFriSatSunVisitor centerclosedclosedopenopenopenopenopenGrounds and trailsopenopenopenopenopenopenopen
  • closed November 1 to March 31
  • Visitor center closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

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.

  • Visitor center: Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
  • Grounds and trails: daily, dawn to dusk; restrooms and the visitor center parking gate close at 4:30 p.m.
  • Star Fort Pond (fishing): Wednesday, Friday and Saturday, April 1 to October 31; closed November 1 to March 31
  • Visitor center closed on New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Washington's Birthday, Memorial Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day

Admission And Passes

  • Free: no entrance pass is required

Directions And Contact

  • Address: 1103 Highway 248 S, Ninety Six, SC 29666
  • Phone: 864.543.4068
  • Map point: 34.14700,-82.02408, from NPS directions page (N 34° 08.820', W 082° 01.445'). Directions in Google Maps
  • Official page: www.nps.gov/nisi/
  • In Google Maps search "Ninety Six National Historic Site"; "Fort at Ninety Six" is a golf course.
  • Hwy 248, Hwy 248 S, SC 248 and S Cambridge are the same road.

Dogs And Strollers

  • Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet and under physical control; never off leash.
  • Pets are not allowed in the visitor center (service animals excepted).

Not confirmed: stroller rules. The official page we read does not mention strollers; boardwalks and paved paths may suit them, but call ahead.

Near Ninety Six

Around Ninety Six within 30 miles
10 mi20 mi30 miNSEW1234
  1. 1Lake Greenwood State ParkState Parkabout 5 mi
  2. 2Baker Creek State ParkState Parkabout 26 mi
  3. 3Hamilton Branch State ParkState Parkabout 29 mi
  4. 4Hickory Knob State Resort ParkState Resort Parkabout 30 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 Ninety Six

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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 Ninety Six National Historic Site?

Entry is free.

Are dogs allowed at Ninety Six?

Pets are allowed on a leash no longer than six feet and under physical control; never off leash.

What are the hours at Ninety Six?

Visitor center: Wednesday through Sunday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.; Grounds and trails: daily, dawn to dusk; restrooms and the visitor center parking gate close at 4:30 p.m..

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

  1. NPS: Operating Hours and Seasons (read 2026-10-25)
  2. NPS: Fees and Passes (read 2026-10-25)
  3. NPS: Pets (read 2026-10-25)
  4. NPS: Directions (read 2026-10-25)
  5. NPS park data service (hours, contacts, park point) (read 2026-10-25)

Last checked October 25, 2026 by the It’s South Carolina editor. Spot something out of date? Tell us.

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