Park Hours (Today)
9:00AM - 5:00PM
Cowpens National Battlefield: 9:00AM - 5:00PM
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About the Park
A pasturing area at the time of the battle, this Revolutionary War site commemorates the place where Daniel Morgan and his army turned the flanks of Banastre Tarleton's British army. This classic military tactic, known as a double envelopment, secured a patriot victory.
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What to See & Do
Become a Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger
The Southern Campaign of the American Revolution Junior Ranger Program features five units of the National Park Service! Complete the activities and earn a Junior Ranger badge!
OVVI Junior Ranger
Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail Junior Ranger booklet and directions.
Green River Road on the OVNHT
Exploring the Green River Road (Hiking, Equestrian)
Cowpens Bicycling
Cowpens Bicycling Information
Cowpens Junior Ranger Program
Cowpens Junior Ranger program.
Horseback Riding at Cowpens National Battlefield
Horse Riding Regulations at Cowpens
Self-Guided Tours
The Auto Loop Road
The 3-mile loop around the perimeter of the battlefield features waysides exhibits, overlooks with short trails to the battlefield, and access to the Robert Scruggs House, an early 1800s log cabin. Note: Auto loop road and picnic area close at 4:30 pm.
Battlefield Walking Tour
The walking trail is a 1.25-mile self-guided loop with exhibits that tell what happened in the general area. The trail begins behind the visitor center, to the left, on the pavement. This short paved segment ends at the Green River Road, the road that both the American and British armies used to get to the Cow Pens. Turn to the right onto the Green River Road. Then turn right again once coming to paved path. The trail goes by the Washington Light Infantry Monument on the way back to the Visitor Center.
Visitor Centers
Cowpens National Battlefield
Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, other weapons and artifacts of the Revolutionary War period, and exhibits. "Cowpens: A Battle Remembered" is an 18-minute video shown hourly in the museum. American Battlefield Trust film on the American Revolution shown in the map room (18 minutes) Sales Outlet operated by America's National Parks offers books, postcards, and theme-related souvenirs.
Parking & Access
Getting Here
From I-85 S, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right. From I-85 N, take exit 92, turn right toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx.10 miles on the left. From I-26 E, take exit 5, turn left toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx. 20 miles on the right. From I-26 W, take I-85 North, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right.
Official NPS directionsParking Lots
Trailhead Parking Lot
Located at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Hayes Road, on the East boundary of the park, the Trailhead Parking Lot is open from dawn to dusk, 7 days a week.
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Visitor Center Parking Lot
Main parking lot for Cowpens National Battlefield; open 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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How to Get Here
From I-85 S, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right. From I-85 N, take exit 92, turn right toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx.10 miles on the left. From I-26 E, take exit 5, turn left toward Chesnee on Hwy 11, approx. 20 miles on the right. From I-26 W, take I-85 North, take exit 83. Turn left on Hwy 110, approx. 8 miles. Turn right on Hwy 11. The park is about a half mile on the right.
Park Amenities
Operating Hours
Grounds
The visitor center parking lot is open 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. The front gate closes at 5:00 pm. Loop Road closes at 4:30 pm. After hours parking is located 1 mile east at the intersection of Hwy 11 and Hayes Road and is open dawn to dusk. Visitor Center is open Wed - Sunday 9 - 5.
- Monday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Tuesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Wednesday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Thursday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Friday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Saturday9:00AM - 5:00PM
- Sunday9:00AM - 5:00PM
Photos
The Visitor Center and US Monument are framed by orange and yellow trees.
Robert Scruggs House
Fog shrouds the 1856 Washington Light Infantry Monument
A tom turkey displays his feathers behind the Visitor Center.
When to Go
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Trip Length
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