Lake Norman. It's not just a destination. It's a Lifestyle.

Welcome!

Lake Norman is the largest manmade lake in North Carolina, located just 20 minutes from downtown Charlotte, NC. With 520 miles of shoreline and many unique towns surrounding the 32,000 acres of beautiful water, you will find everything from luxurious waterfront property to pastoral farmland. Lake Norman is country club golf at its best, but also the kinetic world of NASCAR. It is stunning new construction and innovative mixed-use development, but also historic downtowns and Revolutionary War landmarks. It's a place to retire and make a start; a place to work and play.

The fact is, Lake Norman is much more than just a lake. It represents an entire region from Charlotte to Statesville, boasting such incredible diversity of opportunity that there is literally something here for everyone. Even beyond the borders of our region, we are nestled perfectly for a short drive to the mountains for the day or spending a weekend along the Carolina coast, just a few hours away. We truly have it all!

Lake Norman is nicknamed North Carolina's “Inland Sea” thanks to 520 miles of shoreline and a surface area of more than 32,475 acres in parts of four counties. The largest man-made lake in our state, it came into existence when Duke Energy began building Cowan's Ford Dam in 1959 on the Catawba River Chain. Lake Norman is nearly as large as the other 10 lakes on the Catawba combined. Our Inland Sea features plenty of outdoor fun and recreation such as fishing, boating, skiing, paddle and wakeboarding, swimming, biking, and hiking trails. Lake Norman experiences also include vibrant sunsets, dining on the waterfront, cruises, regattas, and, of course, possible sightings of Normie, the Lake Norman Monster! For news and stories about Lake Norman, check out the following link: http://www.charlottestories.com/category/lake-norman/