A Little History
King Mountain Lodge was originally established in 1947 as Chickaloon Roadhouse, offering guided hunts, cabins, a cocktail lounge, and gas and oil services. Around 1953 the name was changed to King Mountain Lodge. In 1964, Chickaloon Services was built next door. Part of the building fell during the Good Friday Earthquake. It was rebuilt and up and running by 1966, and later renamed Chickaloon General Store.
The property historically was a vital stop for travelers navigating the early Glenn Highway. After closing down around 2010, it sat vacant and became the community dump. In the fall of 2024 the landmark property was bought and opened again in September of 2025. Slowly, efforts are being made to restore the original buildings (some dating back to the original Chickaloon Mine Town, started in 1917) and restore the original community and traveler services to the area that were forgotten for a while. Great effort has been made to keep the history of the King Mountain Lodge property alive for generations to come. Stop in to see a collection of books, classic ads, and historical relics showing our history.
The historic lodge building is being remodeled — stay tuned.
