Things to Do

Fishing Information: Enjoy fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish from a rental jon boat in the park’s 65-acre Lake York. A South Carolina fishing license is required. Bank fishing is not allowed.

Boating and Boat Access: Private boats are not allowed in the park lakes; however, non-motorized fishing boats are available to rent at Lake York.
Canoe Rentals: Seasonal rental pedal boats and canoes are offered at the nine-acre Lake Crawford. Check with the park for availability.
Boat Rentals: Non-motorized fishing boats rent for $20/day.
Paddling: Yes

Picnic Area and Shelters: Five picnic shelters are available for family or other group gatherings. Each shelter may be reserved for $25-38/day. The shelters will accommodate 30 to 50 people, banquet style, depending on the shelter reserved.

If shelters are not reserved, guests may use on a first-come, first-served basis at no charge.

Note: Admission fee is not included in shelter price. Rates listed do not include applicable tax and nonrefundable transaction fee.

To make a picnic shelter reservation, call toll-free 1-866-345-PARK or make it online by clicking on Park Reservation button located at the upper right hand corner of this page.
Picnic Shelters: Yes
Park Store/Gift Shop: The park store offers limited grocery items and souvenirs. It is open daily in the summer and on weekends in the spring and fall.
Fishing: Yes

Equestrian Camping: The equestrian camping area includes 15 equestrain campsites which rent for $12/site/night.

Central water is available and privy toilets are nearby.

To make equestrian camping reservations, you must call the park directly at 803-222-3209.
Equestrian Trail: The park’s 20 miles of equestrian trails connect to the national park’s equestrian trails.
"Equestrian trail information and map".

Kings Mountain State Park