I tried coming here during summertime and it was a mad house and not one parking spot left. So I…read morewent by to check it out. There was a sign I forgot to take a picture of a ton of rules and regulations. Unsure if you could even bring a floatie because literally says no to everything else. They do have a dock you can walk on but the water is dark and murky. Just looks creepy and I don't think I would want to swim here in the summertime.

If you want to bring your own paddle board without having to spend money.. dont. Ive always seen…read morepeople with their own paddle boards/kayaks (i have asked) and i thought it was allowed. Some of my friends have even done it there as well. I went there for my first time paddleboarding and was kicked out because it was "prohibited" even tho people were walking past us with their own paddle boards. Just a money grab. I wont lie they have pretty views so if you just want to float or relax there with your kids it is a great place, but if your wanting to paddle board or kayak with your own stuff, they will kick you out.

Lakeshore is a wonderful public park situated along the Tennessee River and offering some…read morespectacular views of the Smoky Mountains. I finally got a chance to come here with my neighbor and her toddler on a weekday and I was surprised how many kids were at the playground. However, we never felt crowded here and there are several playgrounds in the park, with one being in a slightly wooded section. Besides children's playgrounds, the park offers extensive greenways, sports facilities, and even, event spaces. Sports facilities include: baseball/softball fields, soccer field and an outdoor fitness center. On my next visit, I'm going to explore even more of the greenways and try to find the steel sculpture in the park called the "Quantum Embrace." Know before you go: 1) Lakeshore is open daily: 6 am - 10 pm 2) Plenty of parking spaces 3) There are public restrooms onsite 4) Events at the park hosted by the Roots & Revelry Group. Some events coming up are Paint & Sip (April 28th) and Mahjong in Garden (May 12th)

Gorgeous park! They have all kinds of sports courts including pickleball. Perfect place to take a…read morewalk, work out, or just chill by the lake.

Absolutely a hidden gem! We stayed in cabin 10, which has a sneaky water view, amazing screened in…read moreporch, a porch swing, fireplace, fire pit, chairs, grill, and television with over air channels! It was spacious and rustic, historic yet modernized with ac and heat as well as a small kitchen with all the necessities. The park has a ton to offer, too! Multiple areas to explore, lots of trails, a museum, and the dam, which has a pedestrian path and several cool overlooks! It was very pet friendly, the dog came with me, and near enough to Knoxville and other sites to not feel too out of touch, but still private and woodsy with a view!

Norris Dam and the surrounding marinas offer beautiful lakeside fishing, tubing and boating. We had…read morethe opportunity to reserve a cabin near the Sequoyah Marina and spent the day enjoying the views. Don't miss the short drive to the Norris Dam visitors center and walk over the bridge for spectacular overhead views of the dam.

New owner is a liar, thief and crook. Boat, jetski and trailer all went missing from Marina at the…read moresame time he's moving everything around and doing construction. Owner told TWRA hed never seen my boat on two separate occasions... (boats been there a year) "can't find my lease" and acted as if I didn't even have a trailer there. Stay far away from this crook and this absolute trash heap of a Marina. KCSO is investigating

absolutely beautiful, even with the sometimes crowds of crazy people. Nice trail systems that you…read morewouldn't expect, and a good place to just "go to the lake" if you don't have a boat. If you DO have a boat, they have to launch spots. There are plentiful "beach" areas and generally people are respectful enough to keep the grounds clean.

We had a great experience renting a peddleboat! We weren't familiar with the area but the staff…read moreprovided great recommendations for coves to check out on the lake. He even recommended some hiking locations close to where we were staying. Very knowledgeable and definitely a highlight of our trip, would love to come back and try the other watercraft options!

We had so much fun kayaking. The owner runs a one-man show. He is super nice! Just park and walk…read moredown to the left side of the marina. He has a little awning to wait under and it may take a while if it is busy but it is worth it. $30 for two hours. Not too bad for Noris lake!

Nice little swimming and fishing area. We went around noon, a few other adults there, not too many…read morekids. Probably because there is no sand. It goes from grass to water- (you will see in photos). There was an area off to the side for fishing which was nice. The park was cleaned and well maintained. The water was a little murky and the sand was squishy with mud / leaves. We came in July, not sure if that's all the time or this time of year. There was a pavilion with covered picnic tables and grills available. There was also a port a potty set up.

Had a great experience with Smoky SUP! Rented three paddle boards. They were delivered, carried…read moredown to the lake and gave us a brief lesson on how to use them. Very nice people and the paddle boards were in great shape. Provided life vests with whistles too. Highly recommend!!

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A beautiful place to walk and a park for the kids to play in…read more There's a good paved path. There are boats and fisherman to watch. There are osprey, Canadian geese, ducks and lots of other wildlife. -1 Star because there is even a bathroom, but it's not always clean.

This place is so cute!! It's got a nice park, walking trails, sand volleyball courts, roped off…read moreswimming area, and even a bench swing all on the lake!!! And the best part is, it's rarely even crowded! And the sunsets there are gorgeous.