Crowders Mountain State Park

Tips for Snagging a Campsite Reservation

1. Bookings can be made online or by phone up to 11 months in advance. 
2. Double check your dates—cancellations fees apply.
3. Same-day reservations are not permitted. Reservations need to be made at least one day in advance, so don’t expect to show up and snag a site.

When to Go

Crowders Mountain State Park is open year-round (closed on Christmas Day) and a great place to visit any time of year. Peak season is summer, when temperatures hover around the high 80s to low 90s, but crowding can be an issue—on weekends, parking is often full by morning. Spring means avoiding the biggest crowds and enjoying the blooming wildflowers that line the trails.

Know Before You Go

• The park has no entrance fees.
• No outside firewood is permitted. Bundles are available for purchase at the visitor center.
• Alcohol is prohibited in all North Carolina state parks.
• Climbers must complete a climbing and rappelling registration and activity permit, available at the visitor center or at the self-registration box at the Linwood Access Area and Boulders Access Area. Pitons, bolts, or similar devices that may damage cliff faces are not allowed.