The visitors center has a mini museum about the local Native history, animals, and plants. I got…read moresome cute stickers, a patch, and a t-shirt at the gift shop. The young brunette at the front desk was very helpful, recommending which trails to prioritize based on what I wanted to see, and clarifying the difficulty levels of the trails. I chatted with a local regular who was also very friendly. Free parking, clean restrooms, water fountains, and clear signage to all the trails; this is a perfect rally point to make a full day out of exploring Hanging Rock. Don't skip the deck at the back--beautiful view with tables, would make a good picnic spot!

I hiked the hanging rock trail, window falls and hidden falls…read more The window waterfall was so fun! I almost missed the window; even though there was a sign that pointed in that direction. From the sign/arrow that points at window rock, climb down and you will see the window in the rock to your right. Through the window, you can see a waterfall! Visitor center has nice and clean restrooms. Their water refill station was not working when I went.

The New River is apparently quite long, because this is nowhere near the more reputed New River…read moreGorge National Park. However, even in Virginia it is quite majestic. The main park office lies in a historic hamlet surrounded by farms. A parking charge applied, and if you parked somewhere else along the extensive trail perhaps you could get by without it, but the sights were certainly well worth seeing. I made it maybe a mile down the trail to a riverbend overlooked by a bluff ideally suited for sunsets, but there was a lot more to explore. Some boating was available, and a horse seemed interested to meet me as I departed.

See my Review for Shot Tower. It's the same. I wish I was a cyclist. But I am a hiker and I can't…read morehike a gravel road for miles. All good. Beautiful area!! River is so nice.

This place has cleaned up so much since it's government owned now I think. Nothing much to say,…read morejust that be careful if you aren't a strong swimmer! Some days it's fine, other days the current is no joke.

This picture was taken by ourselves at Cooleemee Falls a few years ago, it was great!read more

My very first visit to Hagan-Stone park. I joined a friend and her camping group who've been…read morecamping here annually for the last 5 years. I was always in awe of the experience and wanting to try it. This was my first time camping. The camp grounds were clean. Our group camp site was in an extremely shaded area surrounded by trees. There are many trails here for hiking and I enjoyed this. I found a replica of an old frontier-style schoolhouse. It's what the school looked like 100 years ago. That was interesting. Since this is a camp site nothing about it was luxury of course but the most peaceful aesthetic was nature and the soothing effect the experience had on my nervous system. I brought all the things to be comfy. There were showers and decent bathrooms on the camp ground. This was less about amenities and so much more about embracing slow living. A place where no one is in a rush! The camp ground attendants were awesome. They came around daily collecting our trash. I do recommend this park for camping.

Was in town to visit another waterpark that closed due to weather. Quck pivot and came here. Pool…read moreand splash area with a slide. Cash only snack bar. Bathrooms have dressing areas. 10 minutes til the hour everyone under 18 have to get out so the lifeguards take a break. They di a good job rotating around. This park also has walking trails, picnic areas, and playgrounds.

Very cool park with access to the Yadkin river and the Boone cave. Several hiking paths across the…read moreapproximately 110 acre property. There are picnic tables, a covered pavillion, disc golf course, public restrooms, with developed parking and its dog friendly. As well, river access for kayaking, fishing and water activities. We took an afternoon drive out to the park and it is definitely worth the effort and time. Legend has it, that Daniel Boone as a boy and his family first used the cave in one manner or another around 1751. There are numerous developed trails with a trailhead at the top. The walk down to the cave is pretty serious, its built wooden steps but its a serious climb down and even more so up. This is the only drawback to visiting the cave. If you are not prepared to climb back up, I didn't count them but its a couple hundred steps easily. Its an impressive build, but it is a serious climb coming back up. 4 Stars a cool historical park and worth a visit 01166

Good place for a picnic and a hike starting out over the mighty Yadkin River . Some of the trails…read morehave been closed but we were able to do a good loop back to the parking lot.

I always love this place. It's my happy place…read more Peaceful, quiet, clean. Ppl come to for fishing, boating, walking, jogging, picnicking or just relax.

We've always loved to visit Lake Reidsville over the years for many different reasons. We've went…read moreto birthday parties, we've hosted one of our baby showers there, we visit the park there a few times a year, we go fishing there and attend the festival usually hosted during July. It's easy to locate everything, and people are usually friendly. The only thing we don't like is that the playground area is always soft and soggy feeling even when it's been a week or more since rain. Our kids hate feeling like they're sinking in the dirty mulch.

I thought that this was in decent shape today when I stopped by. I didn't wander too far off but I…read moredid take the opportunity to park here and walk across the street to the Furnace. That entrance is closed because NCDOT is rebuilding/upgrading the bridge here over the Dan River. There were two county sheriff cars here as well, one of whom had used the public restrooms and then returned to his vehicle. So there's an occasional police presence which is helpful. The park itself has a large picnic shelter, lots of space for running about and the beach area for the river. I couldn't tell you what used to be here, but for a brief stop and some walking around, I thought that this park was pretty good. [Review 629 of 2026 - 4717 in North Carolina - 25810 overall]

This place is looking tired and worn. The picnic tables are not in good shape. The last time I…read morevisited, several members of our family got sick after being in the river. It's a favorite of the local Hispanic population. It's time for Stokes County to spend some money on updates.

Walking trails are well maintained and cleared for the many bikers. Goes all around the lake, some…read moreareas close to the lake have benches. People were fishing, riding bikes, letting the kids play at the park, saw a few birthday parties. Cute little office with fish tanks, snakes enclosed in glass and a small taxidermy bear ! There were horseshoe prints in the dirt alongside the paved trail.

I already reviewed Salem Lake just wanted to add more photos Go out enjoy a nice sunset and walk.read more

This is such a fun place to come hang out! Picnic tables,…read morefishing, walking trails, and a dog park! The few times I've been, it hasn't ever been too crowded. There's so many different activities, you can't be bored here. Everything has been clean and well maintained each time I've visited.

We loved this park. We had a picnic and enjoyed the view from the covered pavilion. We played on…read morethe modern playground and even saw a bald eagle grab a fish from the lake.

Miles of green walkway, clean and quiet park. Always a tranquil and wonderful park to go to…read more Sometimes there is summer camps and events. Usually parking will be full in the mornings. Less area for cook outs and picknicking.

I just visited the pool for the first time. It's $6 per adult. It's pretty big with multiple…read moresections for diving (deep end) a shallower end, a baby pool and separated gated splash pad area. You can't swim in the deep end due to divers which is a bummer. Only during the adult swim time. I understand it's for safety but the other section crowds fast due to this. I would come back on a weekday at opening to avoid super crowds. I came on a Monday for 3 hours and that was enough for me (due to crowding) Snack bar is cash only.