About Ninety Six National Historic Site
Settlers struggled against the harsh backcountry to survive. Cherokee Indians hunted and fought to keep their land. Two towns and a trading post were formed then abandoned to the elements. And two Revolutionary War battles claimed over 100 lives. Come discover the 18th century history of South Carolina.
Plan a Visit
Core visitor information on this page is sourced from the National Park Service. NPD proximity sections use NPS reference coordinates and straight-line distance. Local source bundle updated Sep 27, 2026. View the official NPS page.
Weather & Conditions
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid in the summer to cool and moderate in the winter.
NPS Reference Location
Park state / territory membership: South Carolina. This map uses the National Park Service reference coordinate. It may represent an administrative or reference point rather than a park entrance, trailhead, visitor center, or the nearest access point. Use the official NPS directions below when planning travel.
Operating Hours
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.
Activities
Current Alerts
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.
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
Getting There
2 miles south of Ninety Six, SC on Hwy 248. For more detailed information, click on "Directions Details" below.
View Official DirectionsContact & Address
The NPS-listed address may be an administrative office, visitor center, mailing/contact location, or other park facility rather than a park entrance.
Topics & Themes
Things To Do
Watch Crossroads of a Revolution
This 22-minute orientation film tells the story of Ninety Six during the 1700s.
Museum
View artifacts and interpretive displays about the park.
Become a Ninety Six National Historic Site BARK Ranger
Help your pet become a BARK Ranger by practicing the BARK Ranger rules and learning about the park.
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…
Birding at Ninety Six
Home to around 150 species of birds Ninety Six provides birders with year round access to many bird habitats, including…
NISI Junior Ranger Program
You can earn a Junior Ranger badge at the park and from home.
More Things to Do
Additional activities and experiences from the National Park Service.
Fishing at Star Fort Pond
Fishing at Ninety Six can be both relaxing and rewarding. Learn were to park and the rules and regulations before casting your…
Battlefield Self Guided Tour
A one-mile paved trail will take you through the area of the 1781 siege, by the original Star Fort, through the location…
Visitor Centers
Ninety Six National Historic Site
Open Wednesday-Sunday from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, closed Monday and Tuesday. Museum contains a reproduction 3-pounder cannon, artifacts found on the battlefield, and other…
Nearby National Park Service Sites
These sites are ordered by straight-line distance between NPS reference coordinates. This is useful for comparison, but it is not road mileage. Trails, parkways, rivers, and distributed units may extend far from their reference point.
Nearby Cities for Trip Planning
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