The park is open for year-round recreation including, boating, fishing, water skiing, swimming and camping.

Lake Norman State Park is on Inland Sea Road in Troutman just off U.S. Route 70 between Interstates 40 and 77.

Lake Norman, created between 1959 and 1964[2] as part of the construction of the Cowans Ford Dam by Duke Power, is the largest manmade body of fresh water in North Carolina.

The common game fish are yellow perch, crappie, bluegill, and striped, largemouth and white bass.

[3] All visitors to the park are expected to follow the rules and regulations of the North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission.

Lake Norman State Park features 33 campsites with tent pads, picnic tables and grills.

This trail passes through the picnic area and circles the peninsula between Norwood and Hicks Creeks near Park Lake.

Birds commonly seen at the park include, Carolina chickadees, pine warblers, red-tailed hawks, wild turkey, osprey, mallards, Canada geese, and herons.