Lake Norman State Park
North Carolina State Park
Lake Norman State Park entrance fee
Free entry — There are no fees required to access Lake Norman State Park for day use, except for boat rentals and swim passes. Fees are also charged for camping, certain event permits, and facility reservations.
Lake Norman State Park hours
January–February: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
March–April: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
May–August: 7 a.m. to 9 p.m.
September–October: 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
November–December: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The park is open during all other holidays.
Hours as published by NC State Parks. Check the official page before a long drive.
About Lake Norman State Park
The Itusi Trail's nearly 31 miles of single-track make this the region's mountain biking destination, along about 17 miles of shoreline on the state's largest manmade lake. Park Lake, held back by a dam, keeps quieter water for fishing and paddling.
Things to do
- 🥾 Hiking
- 🚲 Biking
- 🛶 Paddling
- 🏊 Swimming
- 🎣 Fishing
- ⛵ Boating
- 🐦 Birding
Amenities & facilities
- 🏕️ Campsites
- 🚿 Showers
- 🛖 Cabins
- 👥 Group Sites
- 🚤 Boat Ramp
- 🚐 RV Dump Station
- 🌿 Nature Center
RV / campsite hookups
- 🔌 Full Hookups (Sewer/Water/Electric)
More North Carolina state parks with cabins · full RV hookups · swimming
Camping options
- Cabins
- Tent sites
- RV/trailer sites
- Group sites
Contact
Phone704-528-6350
Address759 State Park Road, Troutman, NC 28166
Upcoming events at Lake Norman State Park
Event details and registration are on the NC State Parks calendar.
🎒 Gear up for Lake Norman State Park
Popular gear for what this park offers:
- Tents
- Kayaks
- Fishing rods
- Binoculars
- Hiking boots
- Bike helmets
- Water shoes
- Life jackets
- RV surge protector
- Bug spray
- Coolers
- Sleeping bags
- Camp chairs
- Camp stoves
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