Hanging Rock State Park
North Carolina State Park
Hanging Rock State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Hanging Rock State Park for day use, except for boat rentals and swim passes. Fees are charged for camping, group climbing, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Hanging Rock State Park hours
January: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
February: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
March–April: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
May–September: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
October: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
November: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
December: 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Campers and cabin guests must arrive prior to the closing hour, after which the park gate is closed for the night.
Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Hanging Rock State Park
A Civilian Conservation Corps park whose trails reach mountain views, rock outcrops, waterfalls, and a cave. A swim lake, vacation cabins, and paddling on the Dan River round it out, alongside bridle and bike trails and the Mountains-to-Sea State Trail.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- 🐎 Equestrian
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- ⛺ Primitive / No Hookups
More North Carolina state parks with cabins · swimming · horseback riding
Camping options
- Cabins
- Tent sites
- RV/trailer sites
- Group sites
State Trails
North Carolina’s designated long-distance state trails run through this park.
Contact
Phone336-593-8480
Address1790 Hanging Rock Park Road, Danbury, NC 27016
🎒 Gear up for Hanging Rock State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Riding helmets
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
- Lanterns
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