Hanging Rock
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.
