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Hanging Rock State Park

North Carolina · State Park · Park · Open to all

Hanging Rock State Park
GrillingPropane & charcoalNone for personal grills (designated areas)
On the waterSwimming · Fishing
Things to doHiking · Biking · Nature center
AccessOpen to allOpen to all (NC State Parks). No general entrance…

About this place

Sauratown Mountains; lake swimming, picnic shelters, campground.

Good to know

SwimmingOK Swimming allowed seasonally (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
FishingOK
DogsLeash Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on the swim beach, inside buildings, or in vacation cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

Hours

  • 7:00 AM–7:00 PMDecember
  • 7:00 AM–7:00 PMJanuary
  • 7:00 AM–8:00 PMFebruary
  • 7:00 AM–8:00 PMNovember
  • 7:00 AM–9:00 PMApril
  • 7:00 AM–9:00 PMMarch
  • 7:00 AM–9:00 PMOctober
  • 7:00 AM–10:00 PMAugust
  • 7:00 AM–10:00 PMJuly
  • 7:00 AM–10:00 PMJune
  • 7:00 AM–10:00 PMMay
  • 7:00 AM–10:00 PMSeptember

Fees

  • Free per vehicleday use access
  • free swim available 5:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
  • $4 per personswimming - children (3-12)
  • $6 per personswimming - adults

What's here

Picnic tables
Parking
Shower
Hiking
Biking
Nature center

Location

Hanging Rock State Park
RegionNorth Carolina
Coordinates36.4119° N, 80.2541° W
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Common questions

Can you grill at Hanging Rock State Park?

Yes — both propane and charcoal grilling are allowed at Hanging Rock State Park. None for personal grills (designated areas). Always confirm current rules on the official page before you go.

Do you need a permit or reservation?

None for personal grills (designated areas).

Is there a fee at Hanging Rock State Park?

Yes — fees apply. For example, Free per vehicle · day use access. See the official page for the full schedule.

Can you swim at Hanging Rock State Park?

Swimming allowed seasonally (Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day weekend, Thursday-Sunday, 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.).

Are dogs allowed?

Pets are allowed at the park and at campsites. They are not permitted on the swim beach, inside buildings, or in vacation cabins. Pets must be on an attended leash of no longer than 6 feet at all times.

What are the hours at Hanging Rock State Park?

7:00 AM–7:00 PM · December; 7:00 AM–7:00 PM · January; 7:00 AM–8:00 PM · February.

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