Living near Lake Norman basically guarantees amazing summers. But with all that shoreline, where do you go to soak up the sun and catch soak in the water? Fear not, fellow lake lovers! This post is your guide to Lake Norman’s beaches.

Both Lake Norman State Park and Ramsey Creek Park beaches are very popular attractions for LKN residents that also pull visitors from the greater region around the lake. On fair weather days and on school breaks, plan to arrive early in the day to secure good parking spots and beach spots. You can expect to see children running around having a great time, adults laying out enjoying the sun, and families spending the whole day at the beach (especially if they found a prime location). If you want peace, quiet, and space to enjoy the lake view, I would avoid peak days and go while school is in session or when the weather isn’t as nice. 

We'll dive into the details of what each beach offers, from amenities like bathrooms and picnic shelters to open dates and times. So, grab your swimsuit, sunscreen, and beach umbrella – it's time to explore!

Lake Norman State Park

759 Park Road, Troutman NC 28166

Beach Access Pricing

• Adults (ages 13 and older) $6 / day or $20 / week

• Children (ages 3 to 12) $4 / day or $16 / week

• Babies and Toddlers (ages 0 to 2) no charge

• Organized Groups (15 or more people) $3 per person / day

• Annual Pass (includes 6 swim passes / day) $90

Open Times
April 1 to October 31: 10:00 am to 6:00 pm

Amenities

• 125 yards of beach access 

• Large parking lot

• Bathhouse with showers

• Changing stalls

• Lockers

• Toilets

• Concession stand

• Picnic shelter

Safety
Lifeguards are on duty from Memorial Day to Labor Day, 10:00 am to 5:30 pm

To learn more about Lake Norman State Park, you can visit their website here. 

Ramsey Creek Park

18441 Nantz Road, Cornelius NC 28031

Beach Access Pricing

• Adults (ages 14 and older) $5 / day

• Children (ages 6 to 13) $3 / day

• Babies and Young Children (ages 0 to 6) no charge

• Weekday Entry Fee Per Car (Mecklenburg County residents) $5

• Weekday Entry Fee Per Car (non-Mecklenburg County residents) $10

• Weekend Entry Fee Per Car (Mecklenburg County residents) $10

• Weekend Entry Fee Per Car (non-Mecklenburg County residents) $15

Open Times

• May 25 to June 9: Saturday & Sunday only from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• June 12 to August 25: Wednesday through Sunday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

• August 31 to September 2: Saturday through Monday from 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm

Amenities

• ⅓ acre of beach access

• Limited parking lot 

• Free shuttle to satellite parking (only runs on Holiday weekends)

• Volleyball court

• Picnic shelter

• Fishing pier

Safety
Lifeguards are on duty

To learn more about Ramsey Creek Park, you can visit their website here.