Hanging Rock Dan River Access is a public boat ramp in Walnut Cove, NC. Paddlers use it as well. From Winston-Salem it's roughly 23 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Moratock Park Access in Walnut Cove (3.2 miles).
| Type | Kayak and canoe launch |
|---|---|
| Address | Walnut Cove, NC |
| Water | Rock Dan River |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Official North Carolina access sites: North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission.
Guide: How to launch a boat from a trailer, plus ramp etiquette.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide
Illustration Paddlers
Shore, dock and ramp launches step by step, plus the cart that ends the long carry from the car.
Kayak launch guideNo ratings so far, so tell us how the ramp, the parking and the water were.
Hanging Rock Dan River Access is in Walnut Cove, North Carolina. We only have the map location of Hanging Rock Dan River Access from OpenStreetMap, and the directions link goes straight to it.
It gives you access to Rock Dan River.
We have no fee details for Hanging Rock Dan River Access, but our guide to launch fees explains what ramps usually cost.
It's marked as kayak-friendly. Load at the side and leave the lane free.
Moratock Park Access in Walnut Cove (3.2 miles), Pitzer Road Public Fishing Area in Walnut Cove (6 miles) and Snow Creek Access in Walnut Cove (6.2 miles).
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