Lake Norman Vacation and Resort Properties

Lake Norman is the result of Cowans Ford Dam on the Catawba River in Lincoln County, North Carolina and is used for hydroelectric power, drinking water and recreation purposes. Construction was completed in 1963. At normal levels it has a surface area of 51 square miles. It is property of Duke Power Company.

 

Lake Norman on the Catawba River is the largest man-made body of fresh water in North Carolina, with over 520 miles of shoreline. Fishing species include crappie, bluegill, perch, and bass. Lake Norman's many waterfront vacation homes and lakeside properties have revitalized the area.

 

Nearby Attractions

The Charlotte Museum of History (30 miles)

The Charlotte Museum of History serves as a welcoming and inclusive environment to explore issues of regional importance enlightened by our past so that together we may imagine our future. The museum offers audience-focused programs and exhibits, based on the people, buildings, stories, and objects spanning the region's history, while providing an historic context for understanding how past conditions and decisions impact the region today and shape its future. The Charlotte Museum of History is... More

 
Kings Mountain National Military Park (36 miles)

Kings Mountain National Military Park commemorates a pivotal and significant victory by American Patriots over American Loyalists during the Southern Campaign of the Revolutionary War. The battle fought on October 7, 1780 destroyed the left wing of Cornwallis' army and effectively ended Loyalist ascendance in the Carolinas. The victory halted the British advance into North Carolina, forced Lord Cornwallis to retreat from Charlotte into South Carolina, and gave General Nathanael Greene the... More

 
B. Everett Jordan Dam And Lake (41 miles)

This 13,900-acre lake is located within a 45-minute drive from Raleigh and Durham. Boat launching, picnicking, swimming beaches, campgrounds, fishing, and public marina facilities are available for public use. Recreation areas operated by agencies of the State of North Carolina. Golden Age and Golden Access and other Federal recreation passports are not honored. The NC Forest Service operates the Jordan Lake Educational State Forest. NC Wildlife Resources Commission had jurisdiction on the lake... More

 
Cowpens National Battlefield (53 miles)

Cowpens National Battlefield commemorates a decisive battle that helped turn the tide of war in the Southern Campaign of the American Revolution. On this field on January 17, 1781, Daniel Morgan led his army of tough Continentals, militia, and cavalry to a brilliant victory over Banastre Tarleton's force of British regulars. The battle at the "Cow Pens," one of only a few successful double envelopments in history, is recognized by historians as one of the most important of the American... More

 

 

 

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Other Lakes with the same name, or a similar name: Van Norman Lake (San Fernando, CA)