Hanging Rock

Rock Clock with historic barn
Rock Clock with historic barn
Hanging Rock spur to Raccoon River Valley Trail

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Hanging Rock, located in the southwest corner of Redfield, has 469 acres along the Middle and South Raccoon Rivers. Featuring a massive outcrop of sandstone rock, Hanging Rock is steeped in history. The area just downstream was a ford used by wagon trains heading west during the mid-1800s.

The south half of the park is open to hunting and has a 10-acre wetland, with prairie and savanna along the Middle Raccoon River. The north half is a refuge with a park, featuring an astronomical rock clock, shelter house with fireplace, modern restrooms, and a spur to the Raccoon River Valley Trail. Hanging Rock is near the Redfield Dam and several canoe/kayak access points.



Location

Hanging Rock
416 Redfield St
Redfield, IA 50233

• Hanging Rock is located at the southwest corner of Redfield.
• From the intersection of Thomas St and 1st Street, go west on Thomas St for 2 blocks.
• Turn south on 3rd St to the park entrance.


Features

• Middle Raccoon River
• Modern restrooms
• Reservable shelter house with fireplace
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Biking-access spur to the RRVT
• Hunting
• Kayak/Canoe access points nearby
• Astronomical rock clock

Operating Hours & Seasons

In May-October, Hanging Rock hours are 8:00am-10:00pm daily. Restrooms are open.
In November-April, Hanging Rock hours are 8:00am-5:00pm daily. Restrooms are closed.  



Closures

Restrooms are closed for the season.

 

Dallas County Conservation Board
14581 K Ave.
Perry, Iowa 50220 
Office Hours: 8:00am-4:30pm, Monday-Friday
Phone: 515-465-3577
conservation@dallascountyiowa.gov 
dallascountyiowa.gov/conservation