Lake Norman State Park 

Amenities:  Handicap Accessibility, Restrooms, Information Available, Biking, Camping, Canoeing, Fishing, Hiking, Picnic Facilities

Unique Features:  This 1,548-acre state park was formed in 1962, when Duke Power Company donated land on the northeastern shore of Lake Norman, the largest man-made body of water in the state.  Thirteen miles of shoreline and its own 33-acre lake provide boating and fishing access as well as numerous opportunities for viewing waterfowl and wading birds.  Downed trees and dead snags, from Hurricane Hugo in 1989 provide excellent habitat for woodpeckers, and up to six species can be seen in the park.  Eight miles of hiking and 6.7 miles of mountain bike trails explore the park’s other habitats, including mixed pine-hardwood forests and moist, floodplain forests which provide opportunities to observe over 33 species of amphibians and reptiles, 19 species of mammals, and 125 species of birds. 

Habitat: Upland Forest, Floodplain Forest

Seasonal Information:  Waterfowl peak in the winter, while great blue herons, green herons, and ospreys, may be encountered along lake shallows in summer.  Shorebirds rest in these areas during spring and fall migrations.  Wildflowers peak in April and May. 

Additional Information:  Seasonal canoe and pedalboat rentals.  Swimming area open May - September. 

Directions:  From Interstate 77, Exit 42.  Travel north on U.S. 21 to Troutman.  Turn left on Wagner Street and then turn right on State Park Road, which leads directly into the park.

Lake Norman State Park Map

Hours:  November - February, 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
March and October, 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
April, May, September, 8:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
June - August, 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m.

Contact Information:
Lake Norman State Park
159 Inland Sea Lane
Troutman, NC 28166
704-528-6350
Lake Norman State Park