Recreation awaits you at Norris Lake, where the mountains meet the water. This beautiful lake extends 56 miles up the Powell River and 72 Miles up the Clinch River and is surrounded by the majestic mountains of East Tennessee. With 34,000 acres and 800 miles of shoreline, there always seems to be a secluded cove waiting for you. So whether you are fishing, camping, boating, or simply enjoying the picturesque shoreline, you are sure to be satisfied with the Lake and the many marinas, restaurants, cabins, motels, houseboats and campgrounds. Scroll down this page for more Norris Lake information.

Many experienced anglers consider the Clinch tail waters that flows 13 miles from Norris Dam, to be the finest trout fisheries in the Country. The clear, shallow, slow-moving Clinch demands a stealthy approach, delicate presentation, small flies and draf-free drifts. It is very much like fishing a spring creek, but it is over 75 years wide. To consistently catch its wild, wary rainbow and brown trout requires concentration, careful execution and patience.

Situated in the ridge and valley region of East Tennessee, the park occupies more than 4,000 acres on the shores of Norris Lake and surrounds Norris Dam. Caves, scenic valleys, sparkling streams and a virgin forest are among the natural wonders of the Park. The Park has cabins, a visitor center, campgrounds, meeting rooms, a recreation center including a pool, playgrounds, a marina, and the Lenoir Museum Historical Complex. A park naturalist is on duty throughout the summer months to conduct a variety of planned programs and activities including guided tours, slide shows, and nature and history programs.Park Hours Summer 8:00 a.m. - 10:00 p.m. Winter 8:00 a.m. - sundown

Full service marina with houseboat rentals, waverunner rentals, pontoon boat rentals, runabout rentals, a restaurant, Friday "Wing Night", a store, boat maintenance and service, covered and uncovered boat slips, houseboat slips with electric, water and some with telephone service.