Crowders Mountain State Park

Category: State park

Address: 522 Park Office Ln, Kings Mountain, NC 28086, USA

Phone: +17048535375

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–9PM

Monday: 8AM–9PM

Tuesday: 8AM–9PM

Wednesday: 8AM–9PM

Thursday: 8AM–9PM

Friday: 8AM–9PM

Saturday: 8AM–9PM

Reviews

Brandy Vargas

Sep 12, 2022

Crowders was a great beginners trail we had all ages with us the youngest was my son an 8 year old and the oldest we’re my in laws in their 60’s take water, light snacks like peanuts or jerkie and a first aid kit!!! We went in August and although the trees provide so much beautiful shade it was warm, it’s a great trail steep and coming down gets tricky because your tired but now you have to control yourself to not just tumble down! Before you reach the top it becomes a jagged steep almost 90 climb to the most breathe taken views so it’s with it! Great work out!

Matias Espinoza

Sep 10, 2022

Crowders Mountain is one of two main peaks within Crowders Mountain State Park, the other peak being The Pinnacle. The park is located in the western Piedmont of North Carolina, between the cities of Kings Mountain and Gastonia, or approximately 25 miles (40 km) west of Charlotte. Crowders Mountain rises steeply nearly 800 feet (240 m) above the surrounding terrain and has an elevation of 1,625 feet (495 m) above sea level.

Earl Hatcher

Sep 3, 2022

THE VIEW IS AMAZING

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Questions & Answers

Is there any active gemstone digging on the state park?

Christy Pinson | Sep 13, 2018
Stephanie Bailey | Sep 13, 2018

Not that I have ever heard.

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are you allowed to bring a picnic lunch in an app sack with some bottled water on your hike?

Missy Hall | Sep 12, 2021
jeffrey bardo | Aug 15, 2022

Only if the app sack is 100% made by exploited orphans in El Salvador

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Is Crowder's mountain open today? Had it been effected by the shut down?

Victoria Reid | Sep 13, 2019
Jenn Jones | Sep 13, 2019

It was open yesterday and the posted weekday hours were 8am to 6pm.

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Are there suitable trails for handicap person in wheelchair?

Tracey Conway | Jan 15, 2022
850 RIVER RAT | Jan 15, 2022

Very limited 😕

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Is it open to public now?

Temesgen Tadesse | Sep 12, 2021
Patty Morris | Sep 12, 2021

Yes, it is open

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Has anyone ever found geodes in this state park?

Lara Schalburg | Sep 12, 2021
T Snyder | Sep 12, 2021

No clue.

I've never hiked before, only walked on trails. Is this park friendly to be hikers? Do I need to have hiking gear or would simple backpack with water, snacks, etc will suffice?

Dwayne Carter JR | Sep 13, 2019
Cameron Gardner | Sep 13, 2019

It is a very well worn path that's great for beginners. A small pack with minimal supplies would be more than sufficient.

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What is the price for parking?

krishna Prasad | Sep 13, 2019
Doug Felker | Sep 13, 2019

No charge.

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Can you walk the trails past 8pm?

Jaymi Saulter | Apr 15, 2022
Jay H | Apr 15, 2022

Sorry now that taking more more time

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Are horses allowed at the park?

Tyler Bowlby | Dec 16, 2021
jeff darby | Dec 16, 2021

No horses are allowed.

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Where is the lake located

Richard hulk | Oct 17, 2021
Josh Bellamy | Oct 17, 2021

If you turn into the entrance at sparrow springs, take the first left and park in the lot. The lake is down that trail, maybe 20 yds.

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Are there any waterfalls or other things to look at?

Rachel R | Sep 12, 2021
Karen Kossow (KayKay) | Apr 15, 2022

No waterfalls at this park. Canoe rentals seasonally by the lake. Many trails some easy walk and others far more strenuous and challenging. The views from the top are great on clear days you can see for miles. There are also seasonal activities guided by park rangers that are interesting for both young and old alike

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Is there a playground at the park?

Jennifer Robb | Sep 12, 2021
Jerrie Glassgow | Sep 12, 2021

No

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Is there a place where you can some good and drinks in crowder mountain?

Temesgen Tadesse | Sep 12, 2021
Patty Morris | Sep 12, 2021

You need to bring your own snacks & drinks

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Do you guys close cuz of thunderstorms??

salif Bey | Sep 12, 2021
Solomon Dees. | Sep 12, 2021

No they stay open.

Is it open today on Easter?

Stanley Bizub | Sep 12, 2021
Cole Karres | Sep 12, 2021

Should be open

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Are ATV's (4-wheelers) allowed?

Charisse & Curtis Starkey (Starkey's R'us) | Sep 12, 2021
Raisty's Reloading | Sep 12, 2021

No

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What's the visitors office for?

salif Bey | Sep 12, 2021
Joshua Hrdlick | Sep 12, 2021

Just information on the state park, maps, brochures, history. Gift shop area. They have a little museum exhibit in there as well. Bathrooms too.

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Are there any waterfalls in Crowders State Park?

Michael Behrend _ Staff - LufkinRdMS | Sep 12, 2021
Roxanne Laurel | Sep 12, 2021

No waterfalls

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Can you open carry a handgun in the park/on the trails as long as you don't go inside the office/visitors center?

David Blackmon | Sep 12, 2021
Rick N | Jun 14, 2022

No. Why do you need to anyway? And no, Kevin. You can't.

Can you preach the gospel at the mountain?

salif Bey | Sep 12, 2021
jeffrey bardo | Aug 15, 2022

Your only allowed to preach, any religion, after picking up 5 pieces of trash

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Hours say they open at 8am? But I want to see the sun rise? Are the times related to the gate being opened?

Paris Ferguson | Sep 12, 2021
Larry Acred | Sep 12, 2021

The visitor center is closed at the present time due to Covid. You could probably walk in.

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Can we camp overnight with the curfew in place

Skeet Dawkins | Sep 12, 2021
Elizabeth Talbert | Sep 12, 2021

Negative

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If I stay after 9 am I stuck? Is there a fine?

Luke Sossamon | Sep 12, 2021
Tommy Pizzo | Sep 12, 2021

I believe you'd be stuck there and you probably wouldn't get anyone to come let you out until morning. That's what I was led to believe anyhow

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can you bring a backpack with picnic food and water on your hike sorry I didn't see an answer for that

Missy Hall | Sep 12, 2021
Steph R | Sep 12, 2021

Backpack yes,water yes, picnic no.

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Any mysterious events or occurrences happened or happining there..

James Patterson | Sep 12, 2021
James Latham | Sep 12, 2021

Nope - just people leaving trash and not picking it up. To me, it is mysterious why some are so inconsiderate. Sorry to disappoint. This said- If you are looking for that kinda stuff, you can check out " Brown mountain lights" via Google.

Are you able to have a wedding ceremony here?

Joslyn Calvo | Sep 12, 2021
Josh Keller | Sep 12, 2021

Legally? Maybe. I don't know if the hike would be feasible and there's not too much room at the top for a lot of people

Can I primitive camp here for free

John Jacques | Sep 12, 2021
Shawn Glanzer | Sep 12, 2021

No.

Are there moderate difficulty trails? I’m looking for 3-5 miles...

Susan Kern | Sep 12, 2020
Phyllis Abdelaziz | Sep 12, 2020

Yes there are several trails.. Google Crowders mountain. It details the different types of trails..

I want to go, but I have twins of 1 year 5 months do you know if has something for bicycles or strollers?

Maria Miranda | Sep 12, 2020
AJ Holtzclaw | Sep 12, 2020

Crowders mountain would be a stretch for strollers maybe not bikes. Some people do mountain biking there, however kings mountain has a very nice walking/hiking/biking that is stroller friendly as it is all paved and amazing in the spring when the flowers have bloomed and the butterflies are out.

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How far is crowder mountain trail going up steps?

George Jaggers | Sep 12, 2020
Wesley | Sep 12, 2020

0.9 miles with 336 steps at the top. https://www.ncparks.gov/crowders-mountain-state-park/trail/backside-trail

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Can you fish here?

Aganes Dennard | Sep 12, 2020
Romeo Smith | Sep 12, 2020

Can't fish there.

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Are the trails wide enough for a stroller? Jogger to be specific.

Mickayla Volker | Sep 12, 2020
Janette | Sep 12, 2020

You can't go all the way to the top big rocks and hills to climb so a stroller won't work

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My question is they have grills? They can we do cook out?

Jay H | Sep 12, 2020
Cole Hepler | Sep 12, 2020

Never seen a grill either

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Is there cabins for two at crowders mt state park?

Judith White | Sep 12, 2020
AJ Holtzclaw | Sep 12, 2020

Yeah there is just talk to the people in the vistor center

It snows in December?

Berenice | Sep 12, 2020
Kristi C. | Sep 12, 2020

Not often. You can check the website to confirm whether or not the trail is open before going.

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Is it free to tent camp here?

Miss | Sep 13, 2019
DORIAN Oa | Sep 13, 2019

all free so I knew

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I want to no if my dog can go on the trail to the top of mountain?

INVY DEVINCHE | Sep 13, 2019
Abby Allen | Sep 13, 2019

I saw multiple people with their dogs at the top. I would just make sure you have water for the little guy.

Does it cost to get in

joseph hope | Sep 13, 2019
Will Ethridge | Sep 13, 2019

No but there is limited parking so go early

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Is there some where to go swimming at Crowder's mountain state park

Kristen Mccall | Sep 13, 2019
Will Ethridge | Sep 13, 2019

No it would not be advised

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How much is RV camping

Kyle Ryan | Sep 13, 2019
Rakeem Cowan | Sep 13, 2019

I don't know how much it is their a number you can call to ask

Are RVs welcome?

Bruce Hoffman | Sep 13, 2019
jeff darby | Sep 12, 2020

No RVs. Backpack camping only. 1 mile hike to sites.

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If I arrive at 7am on Memorial Day, what are the odds of getting a parking spot?

Janet Cheek | Sep 13, 2019
Pascal Roeck | Sep 13, 2019

You should get a parking spot easily since it opens at 7AM

Can u go after 9 pm

Tabitha Henderson | Sep 13, 2019
Pascal Roeck | Sep 13, 2019

Open from 7AM - 9PM

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Any fishing areas?

jbo Mcquiller | Sep 13, 2019
Diya Bhanvadia | Sep 13, 2019

Yes there is you can go to the office and they'll show you the way to go there

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Pet friendly hotels nearby Crowder Mountain?

Doris W. Pallares | Sep 13, 2019
Ernie Johnson | Sep 13, 2019

Within 15min drive

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Are there places where you can set up camp on these trails? For like a back-packing trip?

ThunderStroke91 | Sep 13, 2019
Courtney Slagle | Sep 13, 2019

No sir, it's not that kind of state park.

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How do you get in touch with one of the park rangers

Antavas 462606 | Sep 13, 2019
Jazzy Jay | Oct 17, 2021

I neeed a park in ranger

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Can I use a metaldetector for gold

Stephen Isenberg | Sep 13, 2018
Terry McDonald | Sep 13, 2018

You can't remove anything from the park so you can look but can't dig or take.

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Is there canoe and cayak rentals?

Carlos Cordero | Sep 13, 2018
jeff darby | Sep 13, 2018

It was never seasonal it was year round and we do not rent them anymore. You can bring your own.

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Can we hammock camp at one of the designated sites?

Kelli Reimers | Sep 13, 2018
Destiny Eggleston | Sep 13, 2018

Yes

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Do you have a lodge

Paul Parker | Sep 13, 2018
Sareet Taylor | Sep 13, 2018

No, there's really not much in the area

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Is there a fee to park or enter the park?

Jessica L | Sep 13, 2018
Richard Hamorsky | Sep 13, 2018

Parking is free unless the lot is full, then there are a few paid parking areas close by on privately owned.

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Hello are the trails open today? And what is the best to do for a high view? And what is the best strenuous trail to do? I appreciate any advice we are on our way.

Jessica L | Sep 13, 2018
Zach Butler | Sep 13, 2018

The trails are open when the park is

Can you fish and what kind of baits can you use

Charles Lail | Sep 13, 2018
Tony Tate | Sep 13, 2018

Live bait is best. Can corn also.

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Is there camping in the park

Michael Andres | Sep 13, 2018
Chad Phillips | Sep 13, 2018

Yes and it's a hike to get to them. So if you go pack lite or you'll be making a few trips. Once you get there at your site it has pads set up for your tents and a nice fire pit with metal cooking grate. If you want to cook on it. The bathrooms don't have running water but they do have a water supply right out side to wash your hands or fill your water bottles. Have fun!

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Is their fishing in the park

Larry Boone | Sep 13, 2018
Harvey J Evans | Sep 13, 2018

Yes, there is a small lake near the visitor center.

How far is crowders rock where people take their pictures? Is it a far hike or is it very close to the parking lot? I have a baby. Would that be doable?

Killian Kovanis | Sep 13, 2018
Marty Helms | Sep 13, 2018

Long, strenuous hike to the top. Can be done with a baby if you have a backpack carrier. Cannot be done with a stroller.

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Is there cell service in the park?

Roger Teeters | Sep 13, 2018
Jim Menzies | Sep 13, 2018

Never had a problem with cell service at Crowders.

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