Ninety Six National Historic Site
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Ninety Six National Historic Site at a glance
- Best time
- March–May, October–November
- Trip length
- 1 day
- Don't miss
- Watch Crossroads of a Revolution
- Nearby city
- Gateway towns in SC
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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.
3 current NPS alerts
- Information: Trail update 7/25/26
- Caution: Park Wide Caution
- Information: Phone Lines Down
Source: National Park Service (as of Nov 11, 2026). Official Ninety Six National Historic Site page on nps.gov
Weather Information
Temperatures for the area range from very hot and humid
- Summer
to cool and moderate
in the winter.
Operating Hours
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.
- MondaySunrise to Sunset
- TuesdaySunrise to Sunset
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdaySunrise to Sunset
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundaySunrise to Sunset
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.
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- WednesdaySunrise to Sunset
- ThursdayClosed
- FridaySunrise to Sunset
- SaturdaySunrise to Sunset
- SundayClosed
Common questions
Planning Ninety Six National Historic Site
The summary above covers timing and highlights. These go deeper on reservations, crowds, and logistics — check Alerts for live updates.
Reservation rules vary by season and activity for Ninety Six National Historic Site. See Overview on this page for fees, timed entry, and campground details before you travel.
