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|Park Website=https://tnstateparks.com/parks/activities/norris-dam
|Trail Map Link=https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/02-nd.jpg
|Trail Map Link=https://tnstateparks.com/assets/pdf/additional-content/park-maps/02-nd.jpg
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching, Fishing
|Activities=Hiking, Boating, Biking, Geocaching, Camping, Horses, Fishing
|Features=Rivers, Lakes
|Features=Rivers, Lakes
|Park Amenities=Beaches, Sports, Picnicking
|Park Amenities=Pools, Beaches, Sports, Picnicking, Playgrounds
|Lodging Types=Cabins, Campground
|Lodging Types=Cabins, Rustic Cabins, Campground, Backpacking
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, 50 amp electrical, Tent only, Showers
|Camping Amenities=Site water, Dump station, 20 amp electrical, 30 amp electrical, Tent only, Showers, Clothes Washing
|City=Rocky Top
|City=Rocky Top
|Area=4,038 acres
|Area=4,038 acres
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Operated By=Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
|Main Location=36.239381, -84.109288
|Main Location=36.23938, -84.10929
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{{Park trail map}}
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|Trail=Andrew’s Ridge Trail
|Trail Distance=1.95 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Meanders through pre-dam home sites
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Rock Creek Trail
|Trail Distance=1.20 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=Extension off the side of Andrew's Ridge
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Sinkhole Trail
|Trail Distance=0.85 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=View a sinkhole from this trail offshoot of Andrew's Ridge
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Lake View Trail
|Trail Distance=4.75 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
|Trail Highlight=View of the lake and walk through pre-dam home sites
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Lakeside Trail (Norris Dam)
|Trail Distance=0.40 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Short hike near the dam and dam visitor's center
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Christmas Fern Trail
|Trail Distance=0.50 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=High Point Trail
|Trail Distance=2.60 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Fitness Trail
|Trail Distance=0.95 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Exercise trail
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Marine Railway Loop
|Trail Distance=4.00 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Camp Sam Trail
|Trail Distance=0.95 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Hootin Hollow Trail
|Trail Distance=1.10 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Named for the barred owls that can often be heard at night along the trail
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Tennis Court Trail
|Trail Distance=0.40 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
|Trail Highlight=Connects cabins with the park activities complex
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Harmon Loop
|Trail Distance=0.40 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Tall Timbers Trail
|Trail Distance=0.40 mi
|Difficulty=Easy
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Lakeside Loop (Norris Dam)
|Trail Distance=2.40 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
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{{Trail Stub
|Trail=Elkins Trail
|Trail Distance=2.25 mi
|Difficulty=Medium
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Revision as of 10:24, 17 January 2021

Norris Dam State Park
Park Type State Park
Located Rocky Top, Tennessee
External Links Official Website

Official Trail Map

Entrance Fee Unknown
ActivitiesThings to do at the park HikingBoatingBikingGeocachingCampingHorsesFishing
Park AmenitiesThings built to enjoy or use at the park PoolsBeachesSportsPicnickingPlaygrounds
FeaturesNatural things to see at the park RiversLakes
Park Trails

17 Trails / Total of 27.40 miles44.096 km <br />

Lodging Types CabinsRustic CabinsCampgroundBackpacking
Camping Amenities

Site waterDump station20 amp electrical30 amp electricalTent onlyShowersClothes Washing

Park Area 4,038 acres16.341 km² <br />
Operated By Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation
Main Location 36° 14' 21.77" N, 84° 6' 33.44" W Map
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Park Overview

Norris Dam State Park sits along the Norris Reservoir with more than 800 miles of shoreline. A great place to visit for boating, skiing, and fishing in addition to hiking and camping.

How to get there

  1. Take I-81 W toward Knoxville
  2. Merge onto I-40 W towards Knoxville
  3. Follow signs to get on I-640W to reach I-75 N
  4. Take I-75 exit 122 for TN-61 E towards Norris
  5. Turn left on to TN-441 towards the dam and the park
  6. To reach the park office, continue across the dam and take the right on to Village Green Circle
  7. Park headquarters and pool will be on your left

Trailheads are in several different locations, so refer to the specific trail descriptions.

Trails

The park offers the following trails to explore:

Park Trails Distance Difficulty Marking Usage Highlight
Andrew’s Ridge TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.95 mi Easy Meanders through pre-dam home sites
Camp Sam TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.95 mi Medium
Christmas Fern TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.50 mi Easy
Chuckmore TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.30 mi Medium Connects Andrew's Ridge with Marine Railway
Elkins TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.25 mi Medium
Fitness TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.95 mi Easy Exercise trail
Harmon LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.40 mi Easy
High Point TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.60 mi Medium
Hootin Hollow TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.10 mi Easy Named for the barred owls that can often be heard at night along the trail
Lake View TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 4.75 mi Medium View of the lake and walk through pre-dam home sites
Lakeside Loop (Norris Dam)This trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 2.40 mi Medium
Lakeside Trail (Norris Dam)This trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.40 mi Easy Short hike near the dam and dam visitor's center
Marine Railway LoopThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 4.00 mi Medium
Rock Creek TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 1.20 mi Medium Extension off the side of Andrew's Ridge
Sinkhole TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.85 mi Easy View a sinkhole from this trail offshoot of Andrew's Ridge
Tall Timbers TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.40 mi Easy Connects the dam with Rustic Cabin #10
Tennis Court TrailThis trail is a "stub" either because of its short length, lack of significance, or the page hasn't been created yet. The page can be created, but then delete the stub reference from this park. 0.40 mi Easy Connects cabins with the park activities complex

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