Norris Lake

Along the more than 800 miles of shoreline, there are two state wildlife management areas, three state parks, boat docks, county parks, and public access areas. Norris Lake extends 56 miles up the Powell River and 72 miles up the Clinch River. The lake has a surface area of more 34,200 acres and a maximum width of 1.2 miles. Located in an area of ridges and valleys, it abounds in secluded coves. In some of these wooded coves-Cove Lake, Big Ridge and the area around Norris Dam-TVA established demonstration public parks, which later became the nucleus of Tennessee’s state park system.

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With over 800 miles of shoreline and many secluded coves, the clear, clean waters of Norris Lake is a premier destination for house boating, water sports, cruising and fishing.

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Campgrounds

Cedar Grove Campground
Hwy 33
New Tazewell, TN 37825
865-278-3131

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Hwy 25E
Middlesboro, KY 40965
606-248-2817 /ext. 1075

Lakeside Campground
348 Needham Hollow
New Tazewell, TN 37825
423-626-2320

Beach Island Campground
170 Beach Island Road
Maynardville, TN 37807
865-992-3091

Wilderness Road State Park Campground
Ewing, VA 24248
276-445-3065

Marinas

Cedar Grove Marina
Hwy 33
New Tazewell, TN 37825
865-278-3131

Beach Island Marina & Resort
170 Beach Island Road
Maynardville, TN 37807
865-992-3091

B & B Straight Creek Boat Dock
775 Straight Creek Dock Road
New Tazewell, TN 37825
423-626-5826

Lone Mountain Boat Dock
325 Lone Mountain Boat Dock Lane
Tazewell, TN 37879
423-626-9437

Other resources: Norris Lake Marina Association