City: Troutman, NC

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (704) 528-6350

Address: 159 Inland Sea Lane

Description: Lake Norman State Park features 13 miles of shoreline overlooking the largest man-made lake in the state and is a great family destination for hiking, fishing, boating, camping, nature programs, and lazy-day picnics. A beach, with swimming access, draws many visitors. Open year-round, the park also has its own 33-acre lake, nature programs, and trails for walking and biking. Free.