Lake Norman State Park

Category: State park

Address: 759 State Park Rd, Troutman, NC 28166, USA

Phone: +17045286350

Opening hours

Sunday: 7AM–9PM

Monday: 7AM–9PM

Tuesday: 7AM–9PM

Wednesday: 7AM–9PM

Thursday: 7AM–9PM

Friday: 7AM–9PM

Saturday: 7AM–9PM

Reviews

Christine Nunziato-Bonenfant

Jul 28, 2022

Visited in July and happy to find zero crowds. Maybe being from BOSTON we forget that summer isn’t only 8 weeks long everywhere. Parking was $6. The visitor center was interesting and spacious. Lots of well marked and varied trails. Excellent staffing at the visitor center. Kayak rentals available with easy access in and out. Several covered areas with picnic tables and grills.

Spring Brakefield

Jun 28, 2022

I will say that this is one of my favorite parks. There is NO cost to come inside the park but you will have to pay a small fee to do the activities. ie camping, swimming area, etc…. Swimming area cost if 0-3 years Free of charge 4-11 (I think) $4 12-up $6 They take ONLY CASH so you have to have enough or you will be sent to the front gate to go buy the pass to swim. (Bring CASH) It’s a little frustrating but it is their policy The park is absolutely gorgeous. Tons of shade and it’s HUGE!!! Trust me…. Visit this park you will love it!!!

Chrissy

May 25, 2022

Absolutely beautiful lake, camping sites and grounds. We stayed in one of the glamping cabins. Really nice for a more modern camping experience. All cabins are in walking distance to the bathrooms and showers. Those as were pretty clean and nice for camping. I was actually surprised how nice they were. Camping grounds very quiet and clean. The best was the designated swimming area. Like a piece of beachy heaven. Not too packed and also very clean. We plan on coming back for tent camping and to bring our dog. The cabin itself had a great cold AC and nice relaxing chairs to sit on the porch. Such a wonderful place.

Yeounsoo Kim

Jan 8, 2022

Our first visit to the Lake Norman State park cabin, which seems brand new to the park itself. Unlike another park cabin, they have high ceilings with built-in ceiling fans with extra-wide view windows that is an excellent addition that you …

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Questions & Answers

Are Dogs allowed in Park?

Kathy Zalinsky | Sep 24, 2021
Benjamin Moore | Sep 25, 2021

At the beach?

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Can you swim here??

Angelina Vogel | Jan 22, 2021
Freddy Payne | Jan 23, 2021

Yes

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Is there a pier for fishing

Hezron Harris | Jan 23, 2019
Nicole Thomas | Jan 24, 2019

Not a pier but a deck. There are also spots along the trail for fly fishing.

Is there anywhere to jog here

Somer Fox | Jan 22, 2021
Rafael Elguera | Jan 23, 2021

Yes. They do have trails for hiking, jogging and mountain bike . I like to used all the trails there that are available. They are challenging and fun. You will enjoy it.

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Are there any campsites on the water?

Donna Kirby | Jan 23, 2020
David Hargis | Jan 24, 2020

They have 5 group camp sites A-E on Group Camp Lane, that appear to be fairly close to the waters edge. They also list 32 tent camping sites on Family Camp Circle. They are Close but none listed right on the water. Short walk... However, with the recent rains, they well could be...

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Can you get a tent site with out a reservation?

Daniel | Jul 26, 2021
Cathy Smith | Jul 27, 2021

Depends on the time of year. You can during the week most of the time

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Where exactaly is the swim area?

Irene Diaz saenz | Jun 26, 2021
Schmidty | Jun 27, 2021

It's near the fishing area and the concessions. Go down there and you'll see a beach area going down to the lake.

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Is the beach area open

Bryant Eury | May 27, 2021
Steven Drenning Jr | May 28, 2021

Yes

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Do u have tent campsite ..and how much a night . Looking for for Friday and Saturday

Larry Martinez | Jan 22, 2021
Anthony Capolingua | Jan 23, 2021

Yes they do under 30 a night! Great place

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Can I launch a kayak at a fishing pier?

Joshua Manfrede | Jan 22, 2021
doors371 | Jan 23, 2021

yes

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Is there a place to rent a canoe?

Jean Marr | Jan 22, 2021
Jeremy Perdue | Jan 23, 2021

Yes

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Are there RV campsites at Lake Norman Camground?

Debra Hathaway | Jan 23, 2019
lee162 S | Jan 24, 2019

There is no electric, sewage or water at sites. . . water is available and a dump station. . . .bath house with showers. . . We camped with our RV, nice sites.

I have some ducks and really have become too much, I was wondering if I can release them here?

Tara Howell | Dec 23, 2021
David Warren | Dec 24, 2021

Nope, not legal.

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Are the RESTROOMS MANUAL OR AUTOMATIC

Carter Moler | Nov 23, 2021
Russell Settlemyer | Nov 24, 2021

Yes

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Are there any waterfalls around Lake Norman?

Mike Behrend | Nov 23, 2021
Kenneth Arrington | Nov 24, 2021

Flat terrain. Therefore no water falls

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Hi, Is it possible to have a barbecue in the park?

Juan Francisco Vidal Calderon | Sep 24, 2021
Dawn Charest | Sep 25, 2021

Yes they have picnic areas

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Can you bring dogs to the beach?

Benjamin Moore | Sep 24, 2021
Sandi Crider | Sep 25, 2021

No. On the hiking trails there are plenty of beachy areas to take dogs.

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Does this park easily accommodate a 34’ RV trailer plus truck? The website says “Sites #34 to #44 are paved. These sites have hookups for water, 50-amp electricity, and sewer”, but a previous answer says “no hookups”. Please verify. Thank you,

David Saxton | Nov 23, 2021
Amy Shepherd | Nov 24, 2021

All the sites in the Family Campground are paved. Sites 34-44 are new sites that were added. They have power (50 and 30 amp), sewer, and water.

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Is there a fee to launch a vessel

Robert Lee Barnes | Jul 26, 2021
Tish Dunbar (Tish) | Jul 27, 2021

I don't think so

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Is there fishing thete

James Council | Jul 26, 2021
Buttercup Jane | Jul 27, 2021

Yes! LOTS! I suggest go near the water run off, always blue gill there!

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Are you able to rent out or secure picnic tables for let’s say a group of 20?

WoOkIeZ J&N | Jul 26, 2021
Draco Live | Jul 27, 2021

Most definitely... It's a big beautiful place..

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How much do you pay to enter?

Juan Rodriguez | Jun 26, 2021
Karen Fresco | Jun 27, 2021

There is no charge to enter the park, but there is a charge for the beach to swim. Adults 13 and older - $ 6 Child from 3 to 12 years old: $ 4 Babies from 0 to 2 years old: free of charge Thanks There is no charge to enter the park but there is a charge for the swim beach. Adults 13 yrs and older - $ 6 Child 3-12 yrs - $ 4 Infant 0-2 yrs - No Charge Thank you

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Do you have places to grille food in the park?

Ted Dungee | Jun 26, 2021
Karen Fresco | Jun 27, 2021

Hello Mr Dungee, Yes, we have charcoal grills throughout the park. Thank You

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is it allow to bring your own grill!!???

Irving Cisneros | Jun 26, 2021
Rick Ramseur | Jun 27, 2021

Yes

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You can go to a bath now, oh you still can't go

Fredy Cartagena | May 27, 2021
Keila Cerrato | May 28, 2021

If you can go to bathe

Do they have campsites with electricity, water and sewage for pull behind trailers.

Lori White Clark | Apr 27, 2021
Amy Shepherd | Apr 28, 2021

Lake Norman opened 11 full hook-up sites at the end of Feb 2021. They have water, sewer, and electric (30 & 50 amp). All of these sites are back-in, no pull through.

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Do you have archery there.

james winslow | Mar 28, 2021
Karen Fresco | Mar 29, 2021

Hello Mr Winslow, I am sorry, but we do not have archery at Lake Norman State Park. Currently we have mountain biking and hiking trails available. Once the covid executive orders are lifted we will resume our non-motorized boat rentals on our park lake and our swim beach area but I don't have a date when that will be. Thank You

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Are row boat rentals available now?

Lisa Alvarado | Mar 28, 2021
Helen schott | Mar 29, 2021

Not yet

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Is the park open to go for walks

Star Moran | Jan 22, 2021
Karen Fresco | Jan 23, 2021

Hello, The current park hours are 7am-6pm. The 2 hiking only trails, Alder and Lakeshore, are open for hiking. Our Itusi mountain biking trails open and close according to the weather and how wet they are. Currently they are closed and will be checked again tomorrow 1/5/2021. You can always check our website where we update trail opening and closings. https://www.ncparks.gov/lake-norman-state-park/home Thank You for your inquiry and have a great day. Lake Norman State Park

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Are the swimming areas open

yvonnia mcdonald | Jan 22, 2021
Karen Fresco | Jan 23, 2021

Hello Ms McDonald, The swim area at Lake Norman State Park remains closed. We will update our website when we do get the word to open the swim area. Below is the link to our website where you can check for updates on Park open and closures. https://www.ncparks.gov/lake-norman-state-park/home Thank You for you inquiry.

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Any cabins in the Park?

Smurf Johnson | Jan 22, 2021
Deborah Laure | Jan 23, 2021

Not yet...They are building them now and would assume that they will open next year.

Is Swimming allowed at the Lake?

LiFfe Poetri | Jan 22, 2021
Larry Martinez | Jan 23, 2021

Any availability for tent camping tommorow witch is available Friday and Saturday this week

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Are all the trail still open?

Shawn | Jan 22, 2021
Darrell Haynes | Jan 23, 2021

Not the facility itself. They do open restrooms on the side that are open just not the building itself.

Price for tent camping?

G W | Jan 22, 2021
Chris W. | Jan 23, 2021

$23/night, $161/week.

Does it have showers

Dominic Stovall | Jan 22, 2021
Adam Lusk | Jan 23, 2021

They are building a new shower house

Can you camp

Scott Davis | Jan 22, 2021
Usashi Mandal | Jan 23, 2021

Yes!!

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May I ask if there are marshes or wetlands there? Thank you

Carolyn Beaver | Jan 22, 2021
Kevin Stutts | Jan 23, 2021

Yes its does

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Is camping free or how much

Angela Baecht | Jan 23, 2020
Bryant Eury | Jan 24, 2020

$27.00 per night

Do you allow the public to use your dump station and if so how much does it cost? We are living in our RV and need a way to dump our black and grey tanks

Juanita Crump | Jan 23, 2020
William Major | Jan 24, 2020

I go to the KOA at I 77. Costs 20.00

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Is there a cost to get in

landon sweetboy | Jan 23, 2020
ORIEL CASTILLO (CROWNED KING) | Jan 24, 2020

No cost to get in... there's a small beach that one pays to swim in. It 3 or 4 bucks a person. Other than that it's free.

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is the a playground for kids?? and a boat ramp??

Irving Cisneros | Jan 23, 2020
Maha Adachi Earth | Jan 24, 2020

No playground that I've seen. Nature is the playground.

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Can you bring your dogs?

Lisa Mather | Jan 23, 2020
Richard Donnelly | Jan 24, 2020

Yes, I would encourage that as too many places aren't pet friendly, but this place and some of the nearby restaurants are.

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Can you back your truck up to the lake like Daytona Beach ???🌴

Alan Joseph | Jan 23, 2020
E B | Jan 24, 2020

You can only park in designated areas. :) But we used to take a blanket and establish our spot on the grass. Take chairs. Get there early to have best selection of area because it can get very crowded. But it is a fun place to cool off!

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Is this a pop up camp site and can you fish at night here?

Candice Eury | Jan 23, 2020
Leo Aquino - Mentor | Jan 24, 2020

No. The Park closes at 8 pm.

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Is Metal Detecting allowed ?

CHARLES JEUNE | Jan 23, 2020
Debbie Caruso | Jan 24, 2020

Why not, seems like a good hobby

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How much does it cost to swim?

Nunya Bizz | Jan 23, 2020
Chandra Sundaresen | Jan 24, 2020

It's free

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Are there any cabins for rent?

Robin Pariso | Jan 23, 2020
Pratyush Priyadarshan | Jan 24, 2020

No

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you can fish there??

Doris Hernandez | Jan 23, 2020
Will Mock | Jan 24, 2020

Yes. Must follow catch and release I would imagine

is there a fee to get into the park or to swim

Geraldo Acosta | Jan 23, 2020
Tonya Gertsch | Jan 24, 2020

6.00 adults & 4.00 children

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Is the fishing pier at Lake Norman a good spot to catfish

Donnie Simpson | Jan 23, 2020
Mike Jordan | Jan 24, 2020

Yes. There have been some large catfish taken off the end of the pier. I have good luck with cut bait, live small bream, and hot dogs soaked in cherry Kool Aid and garlic.

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Is this wheelchair accessible

Robert “Biggapp” Dargan | Jan 23, 2020
Oswald Valdez | Jan 24, 2020

Yes is a beautiful place to visit my son loves it

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Are the bike trails open right now?

Andrew Overcash | Jan 23, 2019
Creighton Carroll | Jan 24, 2019

No park rangers, nobody to stop you. Not a fan of this fact, but there it is.

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Is the swimming area open?

Guillermina Carrillo | Jan 23, 2019
Berardo Cardona | Jan 24, 2019

They have a nice place for swimming...kids loved it

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Do they have bathrooms?

Andrea Villacana | Jan 23, 2019
mike reitzel | Jan 24, 2019

Yes, several places.

Are there biking trails

Laurie Collins | Jan 23, 2019
Jeff Chalmers | Jan 24, 2019

Yes 30 miles

I read you have to pay if there's life guards. How can you find out in advance if you have to pay today?

Shonean Banks | Jan 23, 2019
mike reitzel | Jan 24, 2019

Its only like $5.00

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Is there a place to launch kayaks

Angie Barlowe | Jan 23, 2019
mike reitzel | Jan 24, 2019

Yes. They have a boat access with parking. Restrooms on site also.

Are there any outlets in the camping area?

Jessica Leek | Jan 23, 2019
mike reitzel | Jan 24, 2019

No. But there are outlets around site at covered reserve areas.

Do I have to pay to go in

Alima Ibrahim | Jan 23, 2019
mike reitzel | Jan 24, 2019

No pay any day.

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Is it wheelchair friendly?

Cal Smith | Jan 23, 2019
Daneille S. | Jan 24, 2019

Yes

Is there a fee to camp at Lake Norman state park?

Meela See | Jan 23, 2019
Michael Douglas | Jan 24, 2019

Yes there is a minimal fee.

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Do they have grills

coolest sonic | Jan 23, 2019
forest boy | Jan 24, 2019

Yes but when down there do not leave anything unattended it will get stolein they are some theifs down there

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Are there hookups

Linda Cannizzaro | Jan 23, 2019
Chris Gerken | Jan 24, 2019

Yes in the family camping area. Not in the group area

Do they have free grills to use?

Christopher Bumgardner | Jan 23, 2019
Farmer Black Baits | Jan 24, 2019

Plenty of grills, even in open areas next to trails and some off under shaded areas slightly away from the trails for privacy.

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Can I bring fire wood

Curt Niece | Jan 23, 2019
Eric Junger | Jan 24, 2019

Slowly

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Are pets allowed?

Jhair Valdivia | Jan 23, 2019
Ashish Upadhyay | Jan 24, 2019

Yes

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Can I camp tonight

Vito Errichetto | Jan 23, 2019
Eric Griffin | Jan 24, 2019

Go on the website or call them

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Are pontoon boats available for rent during the summer?

Stan Finger | Jan 23, 2018
Katie Hughes | Jan 24, 2018

I believe there are paddle boats and kayaks for use, but not motorboats

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Is places to fish from the bank?

Tony Williams | Jan 23, 2019
Johnny Lanier | Jan 24, 2019

i like fishing from the bank but can you rent a boat ?

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Cost of swimming

Trish Rosenbeck | Jan 23, 2018
Gregory Johnson | Jan 24, 2018

Swimming is free for the rest of the season. The snack bar is closed and there are no life guards.

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How much does it cost to camp There for hAlf a week

Shane Halpin | Jan 23, 2018
Mandy Drum | Jan 24, 2018

My fiance and I spent roughly $23 for 3 days. He received a military discount as well.

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