Policies for COVID-19
Posted on: Tuesday, March 8, 2022 - 4:22pm |
Dragonfly Trail

The bathrooms at the swim beach area are closed due to a broken water line. The bathrooms at Shortleaf Drive are the closest facilities to the beach.
Last updated on: Saturday, August 13, 2022All Mountain bike trails are OPEN.
Last updated on: Saturday, August 13, 2022The Visitor Center is open from 9am-5pm daily.
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: Tuesday, July 5, 2022Park Maps and Brochures:
Upcoming Events:
Dragonfly Trail

With the trailhead near the visitor center, the Dragonfly trial is ideal for all ages. This path is completely paved and easily accessible to wheelchair and stroller. This .15-mile trail (round-trip) has various nature displays along the way. Interactive lift-and-drop panels provided interesting and fun facts about the plants and animals found at Lake Norman State Park!
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