Notable viewpoint · East Tennessee, Tennessee
King Mountain
King Mountain is a viewpoint in East Tennessee, Tennessee.
King Mountain: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit King Mountain
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach King Mountain — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 36.53175, -83.95798. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near King Mountain
- Cumberland Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Bell · ~20 km · Must-see
- Kentucky Ridge State Forest · sanctuary · East Tennessee · ~27 km · Must-see
- Norris Lake · lake · East Tennessee · ~29 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~30 km · Must-see
- Kentucky Ridge State Forest · sanctuary · Bell · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tri-State Peak · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~33 km · Must-see
- Tri-State Peak · viewpoint · Bell · ~33 km · Must-see
- Gap Cave · sanctuary · East Tennessee · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cumberland Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~34 km · Must-see
- Cannon Creek Lake · lake · Bell · ~35 km · Must-see
- Cannon Creek Lake · lake · East Tennessee · ~35 km · Must-see
- Big Ridge State Park · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Dr. Thomas Walker State Historic Site · sanctuary · Knox · ~43 km · Must-see
- Miller's Chapel United Methodist Church · church · East Tennessee · ~44 km · Must-see
- Norris Dam · lake · East Tennessee · ~45 km · Must-see
- Walden Ridge · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~47 km · Must-see
- Wilderness Road State Park · sanctuary · Lee · ~48 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near King Mountain
- Cumberland Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~16 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · Bell · ~20 km · Must-see
- Pine Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~30 km · Must-see
- Tri-State Peak · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~33 km · Must-see
- Tri-State Peak · viewpoint · Bell · ~33 km · Must-see
- Cumberland Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~34 km · Must-see
- Big Ridge State Park · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~38 km · Must-see
- Walden Ridge · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~47 km · Must-see
- Cross Mountain · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~56 km · Must-see
- Poor Valley · viewpoint · East Tennessee · ~56 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for King Mountain yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit King Mountain?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near King Mountain?
Nearby: Cumberland Mountain (viewpoint, 16 km), Pine Mountain (viewpoint, 20 km), Kentucky Ridge State Forest (sanctuary, 27 km), Norris Lake (lake, 29 km), Pine Mountain (viewpoint, 30 km), Kentucky Ridge State Forest (sanctuary, 30 km).
Is King Mountain worth visiting?
King Mountain is listed as a notable viewpoint in Tennessee on Spotwander.