Stokes County, NC |

Stokes County boasts the only mountain range in the US that rises and falls within its borders.

The Sauratown Mountains rise from the southwest edge of the County, and run northeast for over half of its width. Within the Sauratown Mountains, you will find many interesting destinations such as Moores Springs, Piedmont Springs, Cascade Falls, Tories Den, Hanging Rock State Park, the Rock House and Moratock Iron Furnace, 58 miles of the Dan River and much more.

While you are here, you will want to be sure to visit Hanging Rock State Park. Hanging Rock State Park was formed primarily from blocks of land donated in 1936 and contains 7040 acres today. Stokes County is charming and peaceful. While you are here, you’ll enjoy getting to know our local artists at our galleries or at one of our many festivals. Visit our many “General Stores”, stop at our restaurants, fish in our lakes and rivers. After a while your will understand that Stokes County has everything you need along the way while Hanging Around The Rock.