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Hanging Rock and the surrounding view from the peak

The Indian Creek Trail and River Bluffs Trail by the Dan River are currently closed due to Foot Bridge Construction. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve the park.

Last updated on: Monday, September 20, 2021

Visitor center closed

Beginning on October 5, 2020, the visitor center at Hanging Rock State Park will be closed due to construction. The closure is expected to last several months until at least winter of 2021. We apologize for the inconvenience, and we appreciate your patience as we work to improve the park.

Last updated on: Tuesday, September 14, 2021

Lake area closed for season

Hanging Rock Lake and swim beach are currently closed for the 2021 season. Entering the beach area and swimming in the lake is prohibited.

Last updated on: Friday, September 10, 2021

Contact the park

336-593-8480

hanging.rock@ncparks.gov

Addresses

Park entrance

1790 Hanging Rock Park Road
Danbury, NC 27016

GPS: 36.4119, -80.2541

Visitor center

1005 Visitor Center Drive
Westfield, NC 27053

GPS: 36.3952, -80.2665

Lake bathhouse

2847 Hanging Rock Park Road
Westfield, NC 27053

GPS: 36.3902, -80.2678

Lower Cascades parking area

2143 Hall Road
Westfield, NC 27053

GPS: 36.4148, -80.2647

Dan River access

1258 Flinchum Road
Danbury, NC 27016

GPS: 36.4293, -80.2487

Tory's Den parking area

1185 Charlie Young Road
Westfield, NC 27053

GPS: 36.4019, -80.2995

Climbing access

1035 Climbing Access Drive
Westfield, NC 27053

GPS: 36.3995, -80.2906

Mountain biking access

2568 Moores Spring Road
Westfield, NC 27053

GPS: 36.4187, -80.2839

Hours

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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.

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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

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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.

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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

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