Ask a Ranger: Exploring Park Ranger Careers in State and National Parks

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.
   

​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
   

• The swim beach is closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the 2021 season. The beach is open Thursday to Monday, following the hours listed below.
   

• 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.
   

• Hanging Rock State Park will not have boat rentals available in 2021. The concession stand is open when the swim beach is open.
   

• Open weekends only in spring and fall
   

• Open daily during summer months
   
• 10:00am to 5:30pm
   

• Open daily:

• 9:00am to 4:45pm
   
• Closed Christmas Day