Events and Programs

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Swimming Area Closed / Fall Boat Rentals

The lake swimming area is closed for the season. Rowboat and canoe rentals will be available at the refreshment stand at the lake on weekends only until October 20. Please contact the park for more information.

Last updated on: Monday, September 9, 2019

Events and Programs

Hanging Rock State Park offers a variety of learning opportunities for all ages. Typically led by park rangers, these interpretive programs allow the public to gain perspective into what makes North Carolina state parks naturally wonderful.

Most of the events are free, though some require pre-registration. All give park visitors deeper insight into the natural world. Call the park office for more information.

Farmers Market

Come check out our Farmers Market featuring homegrown produce, crafts, food and other items made and grown in Stokes County. This farmers market is offered by Stokes Future, a nonprofit designed to help feed our own, employ our own, and prosper.

Market will be open from 11 am until 2 pm every Saturday April 27, 2019 through November 9, 2019 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Are you a local vendor? Booth spaces are only $5 per week. Contact stokesfuture@gmail.com to find out how to join in!

Date of Event:

Sat, 10/19/2019 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center Parking Lot

Solar View

Stop by the Visitor Center and look directly into the sun using a telescope with special filters to unravel the mystery of solar splendor!

Date of Event:

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Start Location:

Visitor Center

Astronomy for Everyone

Join us for an evening of star gazing. Piedmont Astronomy Club will provide telescopes and their expertise to guide you on a tour of the night sky. Park visitor's who are not overnight guests must exit the park by 10:00pm.

Date of Event:

Fri, 10/25/2019 - 7:30pm to 10:00pm

Start Location:

Visitor Center

Solar View

Stop by the Visitor Center and look directly into the sun using a telescope with special filters to unravel the mystery of solar splendor!

Date of Event:

Sat, 10/26/2019 - 10:00am to 12:00pm

Start Location:

Visitor Center

Farmers Market

Market will be open from 11 am until 2 pm every Saturday April 27, 2019 through November 9, 2019 in the parking lot near the Visitor Center. Live music too!

Are you a local vendor? Booth spaces are only $5 per week. Contact stokesfuture@gmail.com to find out how to join in!

Date of Event:

Sat, 10/26/2019 - 11:00am

Start Location:

Visitor Center Parking Lot

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

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