Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area

Category: Park

Address: 3451 Rocky Face Church Rd, Hiddenite, NC 28636, USA

Phone: +18286321093

Opening hours

Sunday: 8AM–8PM

Monday: 8AM–8PM

Tuesday: 8AM–8PM

Wednesday: 8AM–8PM

Thursday: 8AM–8PM

Friday: 8AM–8PM

Saturday: 8AM–8PM

Reviews

Mya Burgoon

Jun 15, 2022

Great place to hike and play with the kids. Lots of berry bushes, fun nature playground and some great hikes that really push you but offer amazing views!

John Gibson

Jun 1, 2022

Great county park for hiking and rock climbing. Hat tip to Alexander County this park rivals many State Parks in quality. The place is impeccably maintained with well marked trails. We did the prison camp trail which claims to be a hike passing the former site of inmate housing. We did not see any relics foundadions or locations along the hike that looked like they were former inmate housing. Nevertheless it is a really nice moderate 1 mile out 1 mile back hike - just don't expect to see any remains of a prison camp. We also did the Buzzard Loop trail which they say is an easy to moderate trail. While it is short in distance you do have a good vertical assent along the bald face of the granite dome. I would say it is a moderate hike not necessarily easy for the young, elderly or those not comfortable navigating that type of terrain.

Gina Wolf

Apr 19, 2022

I hadn't been to Rocky Face in probably 25 years..since my younger "wild" days, lol. I went to watch my nephew and his girlfriend do some climbing. I must say it was beautiful and well thought out. But I also must say, it made me a little sad that all the graffiti was gone..lol..my name was probably out there five times! Nice place to spend the day with your family. And, fyi, dogs are allowed (on leash), there's picnic tables, bathrooms, trails, and a play area with a slide and small zip line.😊

jarred elliott

Apr 5, 2022

Nice area, worth the drive for sure. Our 4 year old was able to walk a good deal of trail. There is an awesome play area with a slide for the kids. The views are beautiful, great place to take the family to burn a few hours in nature.

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Questions & Answers

Can you reserve area for parties

Kesha Combs | Aug 1, 2018
Jeff Jolly | Aug 2, 2018

Yes awesome people and place

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Are you allowed to fish here?

Matthew Shumate | Oct 4, 2020
Joni Vestal | Oct 5, 2020

No

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I’m soon to get my own rope gear, but as of now I just boulder and don’t have any ropes, sewn runners, or carabiners. Is there any form of rental for the climbing area to do the TR routes?

Steezy Seth | Jul 31, 2020
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area (Owner) | Aug 1, 2020

We do not have any climbing rentals at the park. You would need to either buy your own or use a guide service to climb at the park. No need to book a spot for recreational climbing, unless you are using a guide service. But we do require waivers to be signed by each person climbing. Those can be found online or at the park office.

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Are there trails that are stroller friendly I can take my 1 year old to?

Brandi Summers | Jul 31, 2020
beckah harrell | Aug 1, 2020

There is a walking trail below the rock but as far as a trail on the rock, no unless it's a jogging stroller. There's big rocks you'd have to maneuver around on the paths

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Can I hike earlier than the opening time at 8?

NathanKent | Aug 1, 2019
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area (Owner) | Aug 2, 2019

Unfortunately, we don’t allow anyone on park property except during operating hours for safety reasons. Right now, the park is open 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, seven days a week. Beginning March 1, the park will be open seven days a week, 8:00 am - 7:00 pm. If you have any further questions, please don’t hesitate to ask.

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I'm not a rock climber at all, is there an easy trail to get to top or maybe great views to just relax and read?

Ashley Haynes | Aug 1, 2019
David Land | Aug 2, 2019

Yes. Trail through the woods has a few rougher spots but worth the walk.

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Is there a creek to play in?

Carmel Lee Chamberlin | Aug 1, 2018
Michael Brown | Aug 2, 2018

A small one near the camping sites.

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Can i bring my dog

Jeffrey O'Brien | Aug 1, 2018
Rocky Face Mountain Recreational Area (Owner) | Aug 2, 2018

Yes, you may bring your dog, if it has a current rabies vaccination and it must be kept on a leash.

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Is camping allowed and if so how much

R v | Aug 1, 2018
mike reitzel | Aug 2, 2018

Yes there is a camp site. There are three pad areas that are in one location. They are only a short distance from parking area.

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