Rocky Top, TN — Start your Norris Lake, Tennessee vacation with a hike at Hootin Hollow Trailhead at Norris Dam State Park! This hiking trail is great for beginners and is just 1.1 miles with mostly flat terrain ending inside West Campground.

Lake City, TN — Located across the entrance to Norris Dam, Lakeside Trail offers great views of of the Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area and Norris Lake, Tennessee! This hiking trail is great for beginners and is just 0.4 miles with a loop of 0.88 miles long with a flat level terrain.

Caryville, TN — The Cumberland Trail State Park provides 185-plus miles of hiking trails in a beautiful wilderness experience with picturesque waterfalls and scenic overlooks. The perfect place for hiking, backpacking and camping!

Caryville, TN — Cove Lake State Park provides beautiful mountain settings on the eastern edge of the Cumberland Mountains with plenty of outdoor activities for your Norris Lake, Tennessee vacation. Enjoy nature trails and a 3.5 mile paved hiking and biking trail.

Rocky Top, TN — Located on the Norris Reservoir, Norris Dam State Park is a 4,038 acre park and is a favorite among visitors on their Norris Lake Tennessee vacation! Experience the beauty of Norris Dam State Park. The dam is 265 feet high and stretches 1,860 feet across the Clinch river.

Maynardville, TN — Developed by TVA and the National Park Service, Big Ridge State Park around Norris Lake, Tennessee offers something for everyone. Outdoor activities include guided nature tours, boating and swimming to backcountry camping.