COVID-19 CLOSURES AT ALL PARKS
Posted on: Thursday, August 6, 2020 - 1:27pm |
Camping
OPEN: all trails, restrooms, campground, cabins, pier.
CLOSED: swimming, boat rentals, visitor center, refreshment stand.
Flush restrooms are open at the lake bathhouse and on the Indian Creek trail near shelter 3. Restrooms are closed periodically throughout the day to be cleaned. Please be patient and wait for park staff to finish before entering.
Please be aware: Expect large crowds on weekends, especially at the waterfalls and Hanging Rock. Parking at the Lower Cascades access fills up mid-morning and stays full the entire afternoon. Do not park in undesignated areas. Towing will be enforced.
Please note that this alert is updated only when something changes. Generally, state parks are following the phased reopening statewide. Phase 2 has been extended until at least September 11, 2020.
Last updated on: Thursday, August 6, 2020With the summer months upon us, it is vitally important that our visitors bring enough drinking water to sustain them during their hike. Water fountains at the day-use areas are currently turned off. Please plan accordingly!
Last updated on: Friday, July 17, 2020The lake swimming area, beach and boating area will not open for the summer. Fishing is available from the pier or the foot trail around the lake.
Last updated on: Friday, June 19, 2020
Contact the park
336-593-8480
hanging.rock@ncparks.gov
Addresses
Park entrance
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road
Danbury, NC 27016
GPS: 36.4119, -80.2541
Visitor center
1005 Visitor Center Drive
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.3952, -80.2665
Lake bathhouse
2847 Hanging Rock Park Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.3902, -80.2678
Lower Cascades parking area
2143 Hall Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.4148, -80.2647
Dan River access
1258 Flinchum Road
Danbury, NC 27016
GPS: 36.4293, -80.2487
Tory's Den parking area
1185 Charlie Young Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.4019, -80.2995
Climbing access
1035 Climbing Access Drive
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.3995, -80.2906
Mountain biking access
2568 Moores Spring Road
Westfield, NC 27053
GPS: 36.4187, -80.2839
Hours
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- December to February:
7:00am to 7:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- May to September:
7:00am to 10:00pm
- October:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- November:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
- Campers and cabin guests must arrive prior to the closing hour, after which the park gate is closed for the night.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the swim beach is closed throughout for the entire 2020 season.
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Summer months only. Hours may vary due to staff availability. The diving platform may be closed due to staffing; please inquire with staff for hours.
- Monday:
11:00am to 5:45pm
Tuesday to Sunday:
10:00am to 5:45pm
- Fee charged for all swimmers. Free swim from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Hanging Rock State Park is not offering boat rentals until further notice.
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Open weekends only in spring and fall
- Open daily during summer months
- 10:00am to 5:30pm
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Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the visitor center is closed until further notice.
- Open daily:
9:00am to 4:45pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Camping
IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT AMENITIES:
Not all campsites have identical amenities. Read the campsite information on the reservations website to see photos of campsites; check availability and fees; find out whether a specific site is wheelchair accessible, has access to water, bathouses or pit toilets, or has electric hookup; and learn other important information.
Tent and trailer camping
The tent and trailer campgrounds offer two one-way loops that lead to 73 campsites. One site is wheelchair accessible.
Each campsite has a picnic table, grill and tent pad accommodating up to six people and two tents.
Some campsites can accommodate RVs. There are no hookups or dump station provided. Check the reservations website for details.
Drinking water and bathhouses with utility sinks and hot showers are nearby. The bathhouses are closed December 1 to March 15; during this time, only a pit toilet is available.
Sites not reserved are available on a first-come-first-served basis. Reservations must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
Group camping
Five campsites located near the entry gate offer a primitive, wilderness camping experience for groups of six to 16.
Each group site has picnic tables and a fire circle. Accessible vault toilets and drinking water are nearby. Reservations are required.
Vacation cabins
Cabins are available year-round except December 24 and 25. Reservations are required.
Each cabin has a bathroom, living room, kitchen with dining space and two bedrooms. Each cabin accommodates up to six people. You must bring your own linens.
Smoking is not permitted in the cabins. Two of the cabins are wheelchair accessible.
Animals are not allowed in the cabins or cabin area, with the exception of service animals.
» Learn more and see photos in the Hanging Rock State Park cabin brochure
NOTE – Gate access for campers:
Park gates are closed and locked at posted closing times for your protection. There will be no exiting or entering the gates after the closing time. All visitors who are not spending the night need to be out by closing time. If you leave the park and do not return before closing time, you will not be able to re-enter. Check with the park office during office hours for the after-hours emergency phone number. Please notify camp hosts for emergencies only.
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