Contact Information
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
704-853-5375
Crowders Mountain State Park is one of North Carolina's busiest parks due to its close proximity to Charlotte, the tremendous scenery and its rock climbing opportunities. There are two major summits, Crowders Mountain at 1,625 feet and Kings Pinnacle at 1,705 feet. There is no climbing on Kings Pinnacle while Crowders Mountain's major feature is climbing. Because of the summits, this is a favorite spring time location for bird-watchers.
Park Hours: November-February 8 am-6 pm; March / October 8 am - 7 pm; April, May, September 8 am - 8 pm; June-August 8 am - 9 pm. Office hours: 8 am-5 pm daily. Gates will remain locked, except in emergency situations, when the park is not in operation. Please plan accordingly. The park is closed Christmas Day.
The park offers a small 9-acre lake offering bass and bream fishing and canoe rentals during the summer months. Swimming is not permitted. There are wonderfully secluded single unit and group camp sites. However, there is no RV camping. Hiking and climbing are major features of this park, but there are no bridle or mountain bike trails.
Join a ranger for a regularly scheduled hike or educational program.
Environmental Educational Learning Experience (EELE)--Twin Peaks Monadnock. Grades: 5, 6, & 7. Introduces students to basic geologic concepts and processes using the Kings Mountain range. Major concepts covered include rock cycle, rock and mineral identification, weathering and erosion, resource use and stewardship.
Handicapped facilities include: parking, pathways, restrooms and the two covered shelters in the picnic area. As of June 1999, there is a new accessible fishing pier.
Winter daytime temperatures range from 40 to 44 degrees Fahrenheit (4 to 7 Celsius). Summer daytime temperatures range from 78 to 80 degrees Fahrenheit (26 to 27 Celsius). Spring and Fall daytime temperatures range from 71 to 73 (20's Celsius). The state has a fairly wet climate with an average precipitation for this area averaging 44-48 inches (112-122 centimeters).
