Directions
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Upcoming Events:
The lake swimming area at Hanging Rock State Park will be closed on August 21-22 and 28-29 due to staff shortages created by the upcoming school year. Otherwise, the area will be open to the public daily through Labor Day Monday (September 3rd). The diving platform may be closed at times depending on staff availability.
Boat rentals will remain available at the refreshment stand on weekends only until the end of October, but the beach and swimming area will be closed after Labor Day. Please contact the park for more information.
Posted on: Monday, July 30, 2018The North End of Moore's Wall at Hanging Rock State Park has reopened for climbing. Thank you to all climbers for your patience and support.
Posted on: Friday, July 13, 2018Last Minute Cancellation!
Wishing you could live at Hanging Rock State Park?
Do you enjoy interacting with park visitors?
Do you own your own RV/Camper?
There is a way to make your dreams come true!
We are currently looking for a Campground Host for the months of August and September!
- Join us for the 2018 season in one of North Carolina's premiere State Parks!
- We are currently looking for a Campground Host for the months of August and September!
- Our campground consists of 73 campsites and 2 shower houses.
- Duties include registering campers, selling firewood, cleaning up campsites, and periodically checking on campground bathrooms.
Please call the park office at (336) 593-8480 and ask for Ranger Ray, or email me at ray.brundege@ncparks.gov
Posted on: Tuesday, June 26, 2018
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
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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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