Hanging Rock Park

Hanging Rock Park is owned and maintained by Dallas County Conservation and is located at the southwest corner of Redfield.  The junction of 1^st Street and Thomas Street is a four-way stop intersection.  Go west on Thomas Street for two city blocks to 3^rd Street. Turn south (left) on 3^rd Street and proceed to the entrance of the park.

The Hanging Rock area is comprised of 469 acres and is located ½ mile south of Redfield along the Raccoon River.  Featuring a massive outcrop of sandstone, Hanging Rock has been used as a major landmark for years. The area just downstream was a ford used by wagon trains heading west during the mid-1800’s.  The confluence of the South and Middle Raccoon river is less than a mile downstream.

An open shelter at Hanging Rock may be reserved.  The shelter can be reserved for $35/day each by calling 515-465-3577 or emailing them at conservation@dallascountyiowa.gov.

Park gates open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 10:00 p.m. – May 1^st – October 31^st

Park gates open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 5:00 p.m. as conditions allow – November 1^st – April 30^th

Note:  Restrooms are closed.  Shelter may be used, but no reservations will be accepted during November 1^st – April 30^th.

For more information about Dallas County Conservation please visit them at their website.