Hiking Trails--Eight trails at Crowders Mountain State Park provide access to 12 miles of hiking and nature trails. These following four trails offer views of and from Crowders Mountain:
- Backside Trail (0.9 mi) is moderate to strenuous
- Crowders Trail (2.5 mi) is moderate to strenuous
- Tower Trail (2.0 mi) is moderate to strenuous
- Rocktop Trail (1.5 mi) is moderate to strenuous.
- Fern Trail (1.0 mi) is easy
- Lake Trail (1.0 mi) is easy
- Pinnacle Trail (1.7 mi) is strenuous
- Turnback Trail (0.9 mi) is moderate to strenuous.
Bridle Trails--none
Picnicking
Picnic Areas--The picnic area contains 10 tables with grills scattered under large trees which provide a cool spot for outdoor dining. Drinking water and restrooms are located nearby.
Picnicking Shelters--Two large shelters are available for group picnics. Shelters offer tables and grills with a seating capacity of 80 each. Reservations are suggested. A small fee is charged if reservations are necessary; otherwise use is free.
Camping
Six group backpack camping sites are found in the group camping area. Reservations are taken for group backpack camping only. Camping available year-round, except Christmas Day.
- Youth Camping--none
- Canoe Camping--none
- RV Camping--none
- Tent/Trailer Camping--none
- Primitive Camping--From the park visitor center, there is a pleasant one-mile walk over a well marked trail to reach the primitive camping areas, with ten sites. No vehicles are allowed and no drive-up sites are available. Campers must register at the park office before camping. Camping is on a first come/first served basis. Camping available year-round, except Christmas Day.
- Vacation Cabins--none.
Water Activities
- Swimming--None
- Fishing--Fish from choice spots on the banks or try your luck from the seat of a canoe. The big catches around here are bass and bream. All regulations of the NC Wildlife Resources Commission must be obeyed.
- Canoeing--Crowders Mountain State Park has a beautiful wooded lake. Canoes can be rented at the park office year round from 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Paddles and personal flotation devices are provided at the time of rental.
- Natural History Programs--Join a ranger for a regularly scheduled hike or educational program. Contact the park office for details.
- Environmental Educational Learning Experience (EELE)Twin Peaks Monadnock. Grades: 5, 6, & 7. Introduces students to basic geologic concepts and processes using the Kings Mountain range. Major concepts covered include rock cycle, rock and mineral identification, weathering and erosion, resource use, and stewardship.
Food and Drink--none
Shops--A few items such as hats, T shirts, patches and books are for sale in the Visitor Center.
