Kings Mountain State Park
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| Built | 1934 |
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| 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 |
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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