Lake Norman State Park
Upcoming Events:
The Friends of Lake Norman State Park sponsored Volunteer Clean Up Day scheduled for Saturday, February 23 has been cancelled due to the extremely wet weather and continued forcasts of rain. Several areas that were schedule for clean up are under water, while others are knee-deep in mud. This volunteer opportunity will be rescheduled as soon as significant drying occurs.
The Itusi Trail is CLOSED due to rain.
Last updated on: Saturday, February 16, 2019Lake Norman State Park
Lake Norman State Park, on the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, boasts one of the region’s more popular mountain biking network, offering 30.5 miles of single-track trail. Nearby are a 125-yard-long swim beach and bathhouse complex as well as a boat ramp and opportunities for fishing from spots along park trails. A family campground with 32-sites and a group campground are available during warm-weather months, and a community building with kitchen facilities, restrooms and fireplace can be rented for family and group events year round. Free interpretive programs are complemented by educational exhibits throughout the visitor center and along the child-friendly Dragonfly Trail.
Nearby Attractions
Ft. Dobbs
N.C. Transporation Museum
Lake Norman State Park
November- February 7am - 6pm
March, April, September and October: 7am - 8pm
May, June, July and August: 7am - 9pm
Family Campground and Boat Launch are open 24 hours through the St. Johns Road entrance.
Park Office
Everyday: 8am - 5pm