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Viewing the lake through the trees at Lake Norman State Park

Mountain bike trails are OPEN.

Last updated on: Monday, June 27, 2022

The 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

Address

Visitor center

759 State Park Road
Troutman, NC 28166

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

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