We are truly grateful for the strong showing of support! Thank you to all of the volunteers for their hard work and dedication.
In recent years, Kings Mountain State Park has faced some big challenges—from the surge in visitors during the 2020 pandemic to the devastating damage caused by Hurricane Helene in 2024. Through it all, the Friends of Kings Mountain State Park volunteers have stepped up in a big way!
When Hurricane Helene swept through in 2024, it left widespread damage across Kings Mountain State Park’s trail system. Thanks to the dedication of our volunteers, the cleanup effort was a success—restoring safe access for hikers, riders, and nature lovers alike.
The trail cleanup after Hurricane Helene simply would not have been possible without the dedication of our volunteers. If you haven’t joined us for a workday yet, we’d love to have you! Not only is it rewarding to see the difference your efforts make, but it’s also a meaningful way to give back to a park we all love.
Want to get involved? Email us at FKMSP01@gmail.com to learn more about upcoming workdays and ways you can help!
What great publicity for Kings Mountain State Park, a mention in the national magazine “THE AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE JOURNAL,” as a recipient of the STEP grant for 2018.
- Limbs and Debris cut back and cleared on Main Road
- Improvements to Living History Farm
- Signs and Maps installed on all Trails
- Repairs to sites 1-6 in RV Campground
- Trail Improvements
- Clean Sites in Equine Campground
- Water and Power for Equine Camp Ground
New 17-mile CCC Loop Trail – Opened March 2016 (hikers and horse riders) and the historic CCC Camp: The Trail of History
Bridge for hiking trail, and walkway to the Lake Crawford Dam January 2016
New hiking bridge constructed with the help of the FKMSP.
Upgraded and rerouted to the established equine trails: completed trail maintenance and upgrades to the 10-mile white equine trail including a reroute at the third creek crossing
Enlarged and upgraded the equine parking lot: more parking now available at the Apple Road parking lot – Bathroom added to Equine Parking Lot
Thank you to the 32 individual workers who volunteered July 16-21, 2018, and logged approximately 552 hours, some as many as 49 hours. They were able to complete running over 3,000 feet of conduit, for power to the Apple Road parking lot and well. They also cut trees, ground stumps, and picked up brush in preparation for the most recent parking lot expansion.
Each equine site now has Corrals and power. Campground now has community water available!
Restocking Lake York and replacing spillway gates