Kings Mountain State Park facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Kings Mountain State Park |
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The entrance on SC 161 to Kings Mountain State Park near Blacksburg, SC
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| Location | York County, South Carolina |
| Area | 6,885 acres (2,786.3 ha) |
| Created | 1934 |
| Camp 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:Two fishing lakes, nature trails, a living history farm, jon boat, canoe, and cabin rentals |
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Kings Mountain State Park Historic District
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| Area | 6,883 acres (2,785.5 ha) |
| Built | 1936 |
| Architect | Civilian Conservation Corps |
| Architectural style | Late 19th And Early 20th Century American Movements, Rustic Parkitecture |
| MPS | South Carolina State Parks MPS |
| NRHP reference No. | 08000185 |
| Added to NRHP | March 14, 2008 |
Kings Mountain State Park is a fun place to visit in South Carolina! It's a state park located in York County, close to Blacksburg. This park is about 40 miles (64 km) southwest of Charlotte, North Carolina. It's a great spot for outdoor adventures.
The park is quite large and has many hills. A special part of the park is the Living History Farm. This farm shows what a typical farm in the early 1800s looked like. You can see a barn, a machine called a cotton gin, and shops for a blacksmith and a carpenter.
Kings Mountain State Park also has two lakes. The bigger one is Lake York, which is about 65 acres. There is also a smaller lake called Lake Crawford.
You can find trails here that connect to other nearby parks. These include Kings Mountain National Military Park and Crowders Mountain State Park. This means you can explore even more nature and history!
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Park History
How the Park Started
Most of Kings Mountain State Park was given to the U.S. Government in 1934. This gift included about 6,141 acres (2,485 hectares) of land. Later, in 1995, another 744 acres (301 hectares) were added.
Building the Park
The park was mostly built by a group called the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC). The CCC was a program during the Great Depression. Young men worked on projects like building parks and roads. They helped create many of the park's features.
A Historic Place
In 2008, the Kings Mountain State Park Historic District was added to the National Register of Historic Places. This means it's recognized as an important historical site.
Visiting the Park
Admission Fees
When you visit Kings Mountain State Park, there are small fees to enter.
- Adults: $3
- South Carolina seniors: $1.50
- Children aged 6-15: $1
- Children aged 5 and younger: Free
Camping and Rentals
If you want to stay longer, you can go camping!
- Camping costs between $17 and $22 per day.
- You can rent fishing boats for $10 for half a day or $20 for a full day.
