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All mountain bike trails are OPEN.
Last updated on: Friday, May 20, 2022The Visitor Center is open from 9am-5pm Monday-Friday and Saturday, Sunday & holidays 9am-6pm
The Visitor Center, restrooms, Lake Shore trail, and most reservable facilities are currently open.
Bike trails are open weather permitting.
Please continue to follow social distancing guidelines throughout the park, regardless of the behavior of others.
We will update this ALERT when things change.
Last updated on: Wednesday, May 4, 2022
Contact the park
704-528-6350
lake.norman@ncparks.gov
Address
Visitor center
759 State Park Road
Troutman, NC 28166
GPS: 35.6725, -80.9325
Hours
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- November to February:
7:00am to 6:00pm
- March to April:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- May to August:
7:00am to 9:00pm
- September to October:
7:00am to 8:00pm
- 24-hour access to campground and boat launch is available through the entrance on St. Johns Road.
- Closed Christmas Day
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- 24-hour access to campground is available through the St. Johns Road access.
- From the intersection of Old Mountain Road and East Monbo Road in the Troutman area, travel south approximately 4.3 miles on East Monbo Road to St. Johns Road. Turn left onto St. Johns Road and go 0.5. mile to State Park Road. Follow the signs for the campgrounds.
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- Canoes, pedal boats, kayaks, and paddleboards are available for rent daily from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The boats are rented on a first-come, first-served basis and we are not able to reserve them.
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- Open daily:
9:00am to 5:00pm
- Closed Christmas Day
Lake 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.
Reservations
Find and book a campsite or facility online
Or make your reservation at 1-877-722-6762
Notices and alerts
Now hiring
Lake Norman State Park is currently accepting applications for the following seasonal positions:
- Office Assistant / Fee Collector / Boathouse Fee Collector
- General Utility Worker
- Chief Lifeguard
- Lifeguard
- Concessions Manager
- Swim Beach Fee Collector
Campground hosts needed
Lake Norman State Park is looking for campground hosts for 2023 and beyond. Please contact Ranger Frances Bozak at 704-528-6350 ext. 205 or at frances.bozak@ncparks.gov for more information.
24-hour gate access for campers
Campers with reservations can use the entrance on St. Johns Road to access their campsite 24 hours a day. From the intersection of Old Mountain Road and East Monbo Road in the Troutman Area, travel south approximately 4.3 miles on East Monbo Road to St. Johns Road. Turn left onto St. Johns Road and go 0.5 mile to State Park Road. Take a right on State Park Road and follow the signs to your campground.
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