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Facilities include visitor center with a classroom and a theater-style auditorium. Permanent exhibits focus on the Park's geology, natural resources, and cultural history. angers hold regularly scheduled educational and interpretive programs about Crowders Mountain State Park. To arrange a special exploration of Crowders Mountain State Park for your group or class, contact the park office.

Educational materials about Crowders Mountain State Park have been developed for grades 5-7 and are correlated to North Carolina's competency-based curriculum in science, social studies, mathematics and English/language arts. The Crowders Mountain program introduces students to basic geologic concepts, including the rock cycle, rock and mineral identification, weathering and erosion, and resource use. Accompanying the program is a teacher's booklet and workshop, free of charge to educators.

Newsletter
The Steward - published online monthly. Available at www.ncparks.gov; click the "Read the News" link.



Events
Growing Up WILD
Tuesday, Oct 26, 2010 9 AM to 4 PM
Crowders Mountain State Park - Growing Up WILD is an early childhood program that builds on children’s sense of wonder about nature and invites them to explore wildlife and their habitats, with an emphasis on promoting aquatic resource appreciation and stewardship...
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Hours of Operation
November - February 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
March - April 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
May - August 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.
September - October 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Closed Christmas Day.

Address
522 Park Office Lane
Kings Mountain, NC 28086
Directions
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 and drive approximately two miles. At the next stoplight, turn left onto Sparrow Springs Road. Continue on Sparrow Springs Road for approximately two miles, and 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 8 to NC 161. At the top of the ramp turn right onto NC 161 and drive approximately a quarter mile. Then turn left onto Lake Montonia Road/Pinnacle Road and 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.

Phone
(704) 853-5375
(704) 853-5391 (fax)

Website  ncparks.gov

Contacts


Larry Hyde

Mission
The North Carolina state parks system exists for the enjoyment, education, health and inspiration of all our citizens and visitors. The mission of the state parks system is to conserve and protect representative examples of the natural beauty, ecological features and recreational resources of statewide significance; to provide outdoor recreational opportunities in a safe and healthy environment and to provide environmental education opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural heritage.

Cost of Programs/Admission
Admission free; some facility fees may apply.

Features
A 5,126-acre park featuring two 1500-1700 ft. monadnocks above the piedmont peneplain. Fourteen miles of hiking trails ascend to the clifftops of either of the peaks. Spectacular views are available from either summit. Turkey vultures and the less common black vultures soar around the cliffs. Rock climbing is allowed on Crowders Mountain. The low elevation rock summit habitat is one of the most significant in the state. The Park provides an excellent geological teaching site.

Accessibility
The visitor center, Linwood Road access, and fishing pier all have disabled access.

Eco Region(s)
Piedmont (Ecoregion 45)

River Basin(s)
Catawba River Basin

Related Topics
  • Amphitheater
  • Auditorium
  • Bus Parking
  • Canoe or Kayak Rental
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Environmental Education Center
  • Environmental Education Organization
  • Exhibits
  • Fishing
  • Gift Shop
  • Government
  • Hiking Trail
  • Meeting Rooms
  • Permanent Education Staff
  • Picnic Area
  • Picnic Shelter
  • Restrooms
  • Tent Campsite
  • Volunteer Opportunities or Service Learning
Posted 10/2/2006 9:16 AM
Updated   6/22/2010


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