Hanging Rock State Park Expansion Master Plan
A park expansion master plan is complete for the 750 acres of land that the State of North Carolina acquired north of Hanging Rock State Park.
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Upcoming Events:
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 11:00am
Saturday, August 18, 2018 - 2:00pm
Sunday, August 19, 2018 - 9:30am
August Lake Schedule -- Please Read!
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, 2018 North End of Moore's Wall Climbing Now Open
The 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, 2018 Volunteer Campground Host Needed!
Last 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
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Contact:
Hanging Rock State Park
1790 Hanging Rock Park Road
Danbury, NC 27016Phone336-593-8480
hanging.rock@ncparks.gov
Latitude: 36.411906
Longitude: -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