About the Area

Created in 1963 by Duke Energy, Lake Norman is 34 miles long with 520 miles of shoreline. The area is separated by four different counties, Iredell County, Catawba County, Mecklenburg County and Lincoln County. Nestled on the banks of beautiful Lake Norman are the towns of Cornelius, Davidson, Huntersville, Denver, Mooresville, Sherrills Ford and Troutman. These unique towns present a wide array of leisure amenities for visitors and guests including upscale shopping, restaurants, NASCAR, fishing and other water activities.

Lake Norman is part of the Catawba River, a vibrant waterway that winds over 200 miles starting from the Blue Ridge Mountains in Asheville, passing through Lake Norman, and ends at Lake Wateree in South Carolina. Known as “the people of the river,” the Catawba River has shaped local history and offers endless opportunities for adventure, relaxation, and connection with nature. Along its path, the river feeds a series of 11 stunning lakes—

  • Lake James
  • Lake Rhodhiss
  • Lake Hickory
  • Lookout Shoals Lake
  • Lake Norman
  • Mountain Island Lake
  • Lake Wylie
  • Fishing Creek Lake
  • Great Falls Lake
  • Rocky Creek Lake
  • Lake Wateree

Town of Cornelius

The Town of Cornelius was established in 1905 and originated as a mill and farm community. Originally incorporated as Liverpool', the…

Town of Davidson

The Town of Davidson is a small, charming, Southern college town. Davidson was founded in 1837, with the establishment of Davidson College…

Town of Huntersville

Incorporated in 1873, the Town of Huntersville has grown from a small, mill town, to a new, dynamic area combining retail and residential…