Directions
Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
The lake swimming area, boat rentals and refreshment stand will be closed on Tuesday and Wednesday, August 20-21, and August 27-28, due to staff shortages caused by employees returning to school.
Otherwise, the swimming area will still be open daily until Monday, September 2 (Labor Day), which is the last day of operation for 2019. The diving area may be closed at times in August depending on staff availability. Please contact the park for more information.
Last updated on: Thursday, August 1, 2019From 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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1790 Hanging Rock Park Road
Danbury, NC 27016
336-593-8480
hanging.rock@ncparks.gov
GPS: 36.411906, -80.254120
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