All Regional Parks in Connelly Springs

Crowders Mountain State Park is a 5,096 acre park about 20 miles from the City of Shelby to the southeast. Crowders Mountain peaks at 1625 feet above sea level, and Kings Pinnacle reaches 1705 feet. Crowders Mountain possesses several sheer rock face cliffs, ranging in height from 100 feet to 150 feet. The park was first opened in 1974 and Read more...

South Mountains State Park is about 30 miles northwest of the City of Shelby. Peaks in the park range from 2000 to 3000 feet above sea level. Jacob’s Fork River winds through the park, creating steep slopes and High Shoals Fall, an 80 foot drop over a bare rock cliff face. Over 60 species of birds make their homes in Read more...