State Park · North Carolina, United States
South Mountains State Park
South Mountains State Park is a state park in North Carolina, United States, covering 20,949 acres (8,478 ha), established in 1978.
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Park facts
| Park type | State Park |
|---|---|
| Location | Mountains, North Carolina, United States |
| Area | 20,949 acres (8,478 ha) |
| Established | 1978 |
| Coordinates | 35.5986° N, 81.6597° W |
| Managed by | North Carolina state park system |
Every fact above is taken from the sources listed below; anything no source states is left blank rather than guessed.
About South Mountains State Park
South Mountains State Park is a North Carolina state park in Burke County, North Carolina in the United States. Located near Connellys Springs, North Carolina, it covers 20,949 acres (84.78 km2) and includes part of the South Mountains, the highest peaks in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. High Shoals Falls is the park's most visited feature.
Description from the park's Wikipedia article (CC BY-SA), linked in the sources below.
Planning your visit
Getting there
| Nearest town | Connellys Springs, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Getting there | near Connellys Springs |
Airports near this park
The airports a visitor would actually fly into, nearest first — each link opens its profile on our sister site AirportProfiles.
- Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT) · Charlotte, United States · 48.3 miles away
- Piedmont Triad International Airport (GSO) · Greensboro, United States · 102.5 miles away
- McGhee Tyson Airport (TYS) · Knoxville/Maryville, United States · 131.8 miles away
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Frequently asked questions
Where is South Mountains State Park?
South Mountains State Park is in North Carolina, United States (35.5986° N, 81.6597° W).
When was South Mountains State Park established?
South Mountains State Park was established in 1978, per the source listed at the foot of this page.
How big is South Mountains State Park?
South Mountains State Park covers 20,949 acres (8,478 ha).
How do I get to South Mountains State Park?
The nearest town is Connellys Springs, North Carolina. near Connellys Springs.
Sources
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_North_Carolina_state_parks — Wikipedia list of North Carolina state parks — park name, county/location, size, year where the table states them.
- https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/South_Mountains_State_Park — Wikipedia article — description (CC BY-SA).