Hanging Rock State Park

A 6,968 acre state park with more than 18 miles of maintained trails leading to vistas, waterfalls, sparkling streams, 12 acre lake and National Register of Historic Places, Civilian Conservation Corps facilities. Hanging Rock State Park encompasses the highest peaks of the Sauratown Mountains, an ancient range named for the Saura Indians. Campgrounds and cabins, picnic areas, fishing, seasonal swimming and boat rentals, observation tower and climbing by permit.

Getting There & Details

Address
P.O. Box 278 Hanging Rock Park RoadDanbury, NC 27016
Phone
(336)593-8480
Email
[email protected]
Website
ils.unc.edu/parkproject/visit/haro/home.html
Map
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