Topics Related to Hanging Rock State Park
Hanging Rock State Park is making improvements to its campground to provide visitors with updated facilities and more accessible, comfortable campsites.
Junior Ranger Hike
December 27, 2025, 10am - 12pm
Come out and do a junior ranger hike with a park ranger!
Winter Solstice Stillwater Paddle
December 21, 2025, 2pm - 3:30pm
Come out and paddle with us!
Critter Corner Show & Tell
December 16, 2025, 12pm - 1pm
Come out and learn about wildlife at Hanging Rock State Park!
Cool Waters Canoeing
December 10, 2025, 1pm - 2:30pm
Join Ranger Fields and enjoy peaceful canoeing on the park’s lake. We will meet at the lake’s bathhouse, go over canoe safety, get fitted with life jackets and paddles, and hit the water. While this is a free program, attendees must have experience paddling. This program is suitable for older ages and may be influenced by adverse weather conditions. To sign up, email Jacob.fields@ncparks.gov.
Post-Thanksgiving Hike
November 28, 2025, 1pm - 3pm
This is the time to hike!
Pre-Thanksgiving Hike
November 26, 2025, 10am - 11am
Join Ranger Mitchell for a guided hike to Lower Cascades
Terrific Turkeys
November 19, 2025, 10am - 11am
Come out and learn about turkeys!
Amazing Antlers
November 3, 2025, 10am - 10:30am
Come out and learn about antlers!
Rocking The Rock
November 1, 2025, 11am - 4:30pm
Live bands at the visitor center!