The Battle of Blackstock was fought here on November 20, 1780. The state bought the land in 2005, and Musgrove Mill State Historic Site, about 15 minutes away, looks after it.
The site is still largely undeveloped. A ½-mile gravel road on foot circles monument hill, where you can see the battlefield and its monument. Hikers can take the moderately difficult 1.5-mile Blackstock Battlefield loop of the Palmetto Trail.
To get there, the park gives these directions: take Highway 56 toward Cross Anchor, turn right onto Highway 49, left onto Blackstock Rd., right onto Battlefield Rd., then a slight left onto Monument Rd. Follow it to a metal gate and a small parking area.
Visiting
- Hours
- 9 a.m.–6 p.m. daily
- Access
- On foot only, via a ½-mile gravel road around monument hill
- Hiking
- Palmetto Trail, Blackstock Battlefield Passage: 1.5-mile loop, moderately difficult
- Managed by
- Battle of Musgrove Mill State Historic Site (about 15 minutes away)
- State-owned since
- 2005
As listed on the South Carolina State Parks ↗ (opens in a new tab), checked 2026-10-05.
Plan your visit
Battlefield hours
| Monday | 9am–6pm |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 9am–6pm |
| Wednesday | 9am–6pm |
| Thursday | 9am–6pm |
| Friday | 9am–6pm |
| Saturday | 9am–6pm |
| Sunday Today | 9am–6pm |
As published on the southcarolinaparks.com page ↗ (opens in a new tab), checked Oct 5, 2026. Holiday hours may differ.
Listing note: Same hours for the Palmetto Trail passage.
Location of Blackstock Battlefield
Hours and access can change, so check before you go. Something out of date? Suggest a correction