Visitors should exercise caution when hiking areas of the park that have opened since Hurricane Helene. Hazards on trails and in forested areas such as hanging tree limbs, debris on the ground, and washed-out sections of trails and bridges are possible.
Our phone lines are being upgraded and are currently down. If you need to contact us please email: NISI_Information@nps.gov Or you may call Cowpens National Battlefield at: 864 461-2828
Most trails are open and ready for the public. Those that remain closed are the Charleston Road/ Goudey Trail past the Cherokee Path and the portion of Cherokee Path between the stockade fort and the Charleston Road.
Park Grounds
The park grounds are open from sunrise to sunset. There are eight parking spots located outside of the front gate for early and late visitors.
Star Fort Pond
From April1, to October 31, the Star Fort Pond is open for fishing on Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
The Pond is CLOSED Sundays through Tuesdays, Thursdays, and from November 1through March 31.
From April through October there is a portalet located in the Pond parking lot.