Patriots Hall Picnic Area at Moores Creek National Battlefield

PATRIOTS HALL PICNIC AREA

Patriots Hall is an indoor meeting facility that can be reserved for a variety of functions. On the grounds surrounding it is the main picnic area for Moores Creek National Battlefield. There are five tables and three grills out in the open and a dozen tables under a pavilion. Two more grills are next to the pavilion, one being a double-burner grill. Restrooms are located at the end of the Patriots Hall building. These are open whenever the park is open. Accessing them does not require entering Patriots Hall, which is locked except during an event.

Patriots Hall at Moores Creek National Battlefield

Picnic pavilion at the Patriots Hall Picnic Area, Moore Creek National Battlefield

Picnic tables on the grounds surrounding Patriots Hall, Moores Creek National Battlefield

All tables, including those under the pavilion, are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. If you wish to hold a birthday party or other event at the picnic area, you must show up early and hope to get the tables before anyone else. Furthermore, large groups may require a permit, and such a permit is only for the gathering of a large group, not for the exclusive use of the picnicking facilities. Even with a permit, you must still show up first thing in the morning. The only way to guarantee having a place for your party is to reserve Patriots Hall. See the National Park Service’s Permits and Reservations web page for information on reserving both Patriots Hall and getting a permit for large groups.

Tables and grills at the Patriots Hall picnicking pavilion, Moores Creek National Battlefield

There is also a large field at the Patriots Hall Picnic Area that provides a suitable place for kids to play during the picnic.

Activity field at the Patriots Hall Picnic Area, Moores Creek National Battlefield

VISITOR CENTER PICNIC AREA

Picnic area at the Visitor Center for Moores Creek National Battlefield

Just outside the Visitor Center for Moores Creek National Battlefield is a picnic area with twelve tables. This is fine for those who just want a sandwich after a day at the park, for there are no grills allowed in this area. All tables are taken on a first-come, first-served basis. Garbage cans are available, and restrooms are in a separate building next to the Visitor Center. These are open daily from 9 AM to 5 PM even when the Visitor Center is closed.

Picnic area at the Visitor Center for Moores Creek National Battlefield

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