Camping
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
Due to the staff shortage caused by employees returning to school, the lake swimming and boating area at Hanging Rock State Park will be closed on August 21-23 and August 29 - September 1. Otherwise, the area will remain open daily until Labor Day Monday, September 4.
Partial swimming area closures and / or diving platform closures may be implemented other weekdays in late August due to the shortage, but we will attempt to make any such interruptions as brief as possible. Please contact the park for more information.
Posted on: Friday, August 18, 2017 - 4:53pmIMPORTANT: Not all campsites have identical amenities. Read the campsite information on the reservations website to preview photos of campsites; check availability and fees; and find out whether a specific site is handicap accessible; has access to water, showers, or restrooms; has electric hookup; and 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. Drinking water and bathhouses with utility sinks and hot showers are nearby. The bathhouses are closed December 1 – March 15 when 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. Recreational vehicle hookups and dump stations are not provided.
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.
Cabins
Cabins are available year round except December 24 and 25. Reservations are required. Each has a bathroom, living room, kitchen with dining space and two bedrooms. Each accommodates up to six people. You must bring your own linens.
Smoking is not permitted in the cabins. Two of the cabins are ADA accessible. Animals are not allowed in the cabins or cabin area with the exception of service animals.
Read more and see photos in the Cabin Brochure.
Hanging Rock State Park
December, January, February: 7am - 7pm
March, April: 7am - 9pm
May, June, July, August, September: 7am - 10pm
October: 7am - 9pm
November: 7am - 8pm
Camping and cabin guests must arrive prior to the closing hour, after which the park gate is closed for the night.
The park is closed Christmas Day.
Swimming
(Summer months only. Hours may vary slightly due to staff availability. Diving platform may be closed due to staffing, please inquire with staff for hours)
Monday: 11am - 5:45pm
Tuesday - Sunday: 10am - 5:45pm
(Fee charged for all swimmers. Free swim from 5-5:45 pm)
Boat Rentals and Concession Stand
Weekends only in spring and fall (10am - 5:30pm)
Daily during summer months
Park Visitor Center
9am - 4:45pm daily