Lake Norman State Park

Lake Norman State Park

Located in Iredell County 40 miles north of Charlotte, Lake Norman State Park boasts the region's popular mountain biking trail system, the Itusi Trail, offering nearly 31 miles of single-track trail. The namesake lake is the largest manmade lake within the state, and the park covers about 17 miles of its northern shoreline. Park Lake, set off from the larger Lake Norman by a dam, offers quiet fishing spots and paddling. Heron rookeries on two islands shelter over 25 great blue heron nests. 

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StoryWalk®: Year of North Carolina
8:00 AM EST, Apr 29, 2025
Troutman, NC
Take a hike and learn about North Carolina!
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StoryWalk®: Year of North Carolina
8:00 AM EST, Apr 30, 2025
Troutman, NC
Take a hike and learn about North Carolina!
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Friend's of Lake Norman State Park Women's Hike
10:00 AM EDT, May 14, 2025
Statesville, NC
Calling all women to get out in nature!
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Kayaking 101
9:00 AM EDT, May 17, 2025
Troutman, NC
If your an avid kayaker or new to the water this program is for you!
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Kids to Parks Day Hike
10:00 AM EDT, May 18, 2025
Statesville, NC
Explore one of the mountain seeps at Lake Norman State Park!
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