Topics Related to Lake Norman State Park

North Carolina Botanical Garden Traveling Exhibit-Saving Our Wildflowers

December 15, 2025 - January 15, 2026, All day
Warm up this winter season and learn all about our North Carolina Wildflowers with another traveling exhibit hosted at Lake Norman!

Kayaking 101 at Lake Norman State Park

May 17, 2025, 9am - 4pm
North Carolina State Parks are joining the American Canoe Association to offer low-cost kayaking instruction to celebrate National Safe Boating Week.
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation announced a new partnership with Waypoint Adventure, based in Black Mountain, N.C., to provide adaptive recreation programs for visitors with disabilities.
Colton Blake has been named the new park superintendent at Lake Norman State Park, located in Iredell County.
All North Carolina state parks west of Interstate 77 are closed through at least Oct. 31.
Crowders Mountain, Gorges, Grandfather Mountain and Lake Norman state parks, as well as Rendezvous Mountain, will reopen at least partially on Nov. 1.
Elk Knob, Lake James, New River, and Stone Mountain state parks will reopen at least partially on Nov. 15; three parks will remain closed until further notice and face long-term closures: Chimney Rock, Mount Mitchell, and South Mountains.

Curious Minds Adventure at Lake Norman State Park

April 1, 2025, 9am - August 31, 2025, 5pm
All month long at Lake Norman State Park!

First Day Hike

January 1, 2026, 10am - 11am
Join us at Lake Norman State Park for the annual First Day Hike to kick off the new year!
State Parks Director Brian Strong provides additional information on post-Helene rescue and recovery efforts and the status of western state parks.