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Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite

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Pitches & accommodation

Pitches12

Facilities & details

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Capacity12
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Drinking water
Open fires

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Browns Mountain (315 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in Cherokee County, South Carolina, United States

1.7 km · ~4 min driveDirections ↗
Joes Mountain (312 m)Summits & peaks

mountain in United States of America

5 km · ~12 min driveDirections ↗
Kings Mountain (289 m)
Kings Mountain (289 m)Summits & peaks

The Battle of Kings Mountain was a military engagement between Patriot and Loyalist militias in South Carolina during the southern campaign of the American Revolutionary War, resulting in a decisive victory for the Patriots. The battle took place on October 7, 1780, 9 miles (14 km) south of the present-day town of Kings Mountain, North Carolina. In what is now rural Cherokee County, South Carolina

6 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Kings Mountain National Military Park
Kings Mountain National Military ParkParks & play

Kings Mountain National Military Park is a National Military Park near Blacksburg, South Carolina, along the North Carolina/South Carolina border. The park commemorates the Battle of Kings Mountain, a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1996.

6.1 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Boulders OverlookAttractions13.2 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite?

Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite is free to camp at.

Can I pitch a tent at Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are campfires allowed at Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite?

Yes, campfires are permitted — always check for seasonal fire bans before you go.

Is there drinking water at Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite?

No — bring your own drinking water.

How many sites does Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite have?

Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite has around 12 pitches.

Who runs Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite?

Garner Creek Backcountry Campsite is operated by National Park Service.

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