| West of Charlotte, North Carolina.
From southbound I-85, take exit 13 to Edgewood Road. At the top of the ramp turn left onto Edgewood Road. At the first stoplight, turn right onto Franklin Boulevard/Highway 74 & drive approximately two miles. At the next stoplight, turn left onto Sparrow Springs Road. Continue on Sparrow Springs Road for approximately two miles, & turn right again on Sparrow Springs Road. The main entrance to the park will be on the right in less than one mile.
From northbound I-85, take exit eight to NC 161. At the top of the ramp turn right onto NC 161 & drive approximately a quarter mile. Then turn left onto Lake Montonia Road/Pinnacle Road & follow it to its end at Sparrow Springs Road. Turn left at the stop sign onto Sparrow Springs Road. The main entrance to the park will be on the left in approximately one mile.
Camping, education & events, hiking, picnicking, rock climbing, H2O sports.
Located approximately one mile from the park office are secluded areas for camping — areas so private there's often not another person in sight. Both campgrounds are reached by trail & all supplies must be packed to the campsites. Campers must register at the park office.
Backcountry Camping: A one-mile trail leads to the forested camping area where each campsite has a grill & tent pad. Drinking H2O & pit toilets are provided. A modest fee is charged & campsites are available on a first-come basis.
Group Camping: Larger groups will enjoy fellowship in the group camping area. Each of the six group sites will accommodate up to 15 people. Camping areas include a fire circle for cooking & campfire tales. Pit toilets & H2O are located nearby. Advance reservations are required & a modest fee is charged. |
Crowders Mountain State Park Campground Web Site
Driving Direction GPS Coordinates:
35.212270, -81.292942
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Campground: Crowders Mountain State Park in Kings Mountain North Carolina *