Lake Norman State Park

Open — Open year-round with reservations available up to 6 months in advance through the North Carolina State Parks system. The park is closed on Christmas Day. Gate hours vary seasonally: November through February 8am-6pm, March/April/September/October 8am-8pm, May through August 8am-9pm.

About

Lake Norman State Park's campground sits on a peninsula between the northern shores of Lake Norman, North Carolina's largest manmade lake, and Hicks Creek. The facility offers 44 campsites with varying amenities. Sites 1-32 are paved with 15x12-foot tent pads and no hookups, while sites 34-44 provide full hookups including electric service (30- and 50-amp), water, and sewer. All sites accommodate up to six people and include a picnic table and fire ring with grill cover. The campground features a bathhouse with flush toilets and hot showers, three potable water spigots, and a dump station. Six camper cabins are available, each sleeping up to six people with one double bed and two sets of twin bunk beds, plus heating and air conditioning. Two sites and one cabin are ADA accessible. Located 40 miles north of Charlotte in Iredell County, the park offers extensive recreation opportunities including the Itusi Trail, a renowned 30.5-mile mountain biking system, 38 miles of hiking trails, swimming, fishing, paddling, and seasonal boat rentals on Park Lake and Lake Norman. The campground provides 24-hour access via the St. Johns Road entrance.

Directions

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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