Famous for the January 17, 1781, battle where Daniel Morgan led his outnumbered troops against Banastre Tarleton's British troops, Cowpens offers interpretive facilities, a visitors center with exhibits, a tour road and a walking trail through the battlefield. Open daily 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day.

Trailhead Parking: At the corner of SC Highway 11 and Hayes Road, the parking lot is the trailhead for the Overmountain Victory National Historic Trail and provides additional pedestrian and bicycle access to Cowpens National Battlefield loop road and battlefield trail and is open until 9:00 pm.

Battlefield Trail: The partially paved 1.3 mile trail includes wayside exhibits, the 1856 Washington Light Infantry Monument and the historic Green River Road which was the centerline of the battle. (45 minutes)

Auto Loop Road: The 3.8 mile 1 way road travels the perimeter of the battlefield and includes wayside exhibits, parking areas with short trails to the Green River Road, the c. 1828 Robert Scruggs Log House, and access to the picnic area.

Picnic Area: Located 1 1/2 miles around the loop road, the area provides picnic tables, grills, and restroom facilities. A covered picnic shelter is available to groups through a special use permit for a small fee. Contact the staff at the Visitor Center for information on the permit.

Each year on the weekend closest to January 17, the park celebrates the anniversary of the battle with firing demonstrations and a living history encampment. 

Fireworks and other activities are usually on the weekend closest to July 4. 

All programs are free and open to the public.