Crowders Mountain State Park
Crowders Mountain State Park is a 5,217-acre (21.11 km2) North Carolina state park in Gaston County, North Carolina in the United States. It is near Kings Mountain, North Carolina and on the outskirts of Gastonia, North Carolina, it includes the peaks of Crowder's Mountain and The Pinnacle. Crowders Mountain is named for Crowders Creek which originates near its base. The cliffs are a popular destination for rock climbers.
| Crowders Mountain State Park | |
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IUCN category III (natural monument or feature) | |
Crowders Mountain | |
Location of Crowders Mountain State Park in North Carolina Crowders Mountain State Park (the United States) | |
| Location | Gaston, North Carolina, United States |
| Coordinates | 35°13′58″N 81°16′37″W |
| Area | 5,217 acres (21.11 km2) |
| Elevation | 1,385 ft (422 m) |
| Established | 1974 |
| Named for | Crowder's Mountain |
| Governing body | North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation |
| Website | Crowders Mountain State Park |
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