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Lower Cascades will be closed August 16 and 17 for parking lot paving. Roadside parking is prohibited. Cars parked illegally will be ticketed and towed. Please enjoy one of our other 4 waterfalls on Aug 16, 17 while crews are working. Call 336-593-8480 for assistance finding an alternate hike.
Last updated on: Wednesday, August 3, 2022Swimming closed every Tues & Wed. Diving platform may be closed intermittantly due to lifeguard shortage. Starting mid- August as lifeguards go back to school, swim beach may be closed some weekdays due to staff shortage. Please call ahead 336-593-8480 to confirm swim beach hours/days of operation.
Last updated on: Wednesday, July 27, 2022Contact 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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The park's main gate at Hanging Rock Park Road observes the following opening and closing hours:
- 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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All other accesses, including Lower Cascades, Tory's Den, Dan River access, climbing access, and mountain bike trails, observe the gate hours listed below. Please plan accordingly.
- December to February:
7:30am to 5:30pm
- March to April:
7:30am to 7:30pm
- May to September:
7:30am to 8:30pm
- October:
7:30am to 7:30pm
- November:
7:30am to 6:30pm
- Closed Christmas Day
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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
Thursday to Sunday:
10:00am to 5:45pm
- Fee charged for all swimmers. Free swim from 5:00pm to 5:45pm.
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Hanging Rock State Park will not have boat rentals available in 2021. The concession stand is open when the swim beach is open.
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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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Open daily:
- 9:00am to 4:45pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Area information
From Walnut Cove, NC take Hwy. 89 west to Danbury. Turn left at the hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road 1.5 miles to the park.
From Winston-Salem, NC take Hwy 8 north to Danbury. Turn left at the hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road 1.5 miles to the park.
From King, NC take Hwy 66 north to Moore Springs Rd. Turn right on Moore Springs then right on Hanging Rock Park Road at the park entrance,
From Stuart, VA take Hwy 8 south to Danbury. Turn right at the hospital on Hanging Rock Park Road 1.5 miles to the park.
Parking Lot Locations
Visitor center parking lot and Hanging Rock Trailhead
1005 Visitor Center Drive, Walnut Cove, NC 27052
Group camp parking lot
2056 Hanging Rock Park Rd. Westfield, NC 27053
Bathhouse/swim area
2847 Hanging Rock Park Rd. Westfield, NC 27053
Fishing Pier
2700 Hanging Rock Park Rd. Westfield, NC 27053
Lower Cascades parking lot
2143 Hall Rd. Westfield, NC 27053
Dan River Access parking lot/riverbluffs trailhead
1258 Flinchum Rd. Danbury, NC 27016
Torys Den parking lot
1185 Charlie Young Rd. Westfield, NC 27053
Climbing Access parking lot
1035 Climbing Access Dr. Westfield, NC 27053
Mountain Bike Trails parking lot
2617 Moore’s Springs Rd. Westfield NC 27053
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