Norris Dam State Park

Norris Dam State Park / My TN State Park Fundraiser 2026

'We enjoy many state parks in Tennessee but Norris Dam will always be extra special because we got married here!'

Give back to the park that gave you your favorite memories.

Nows your chance to show your love for Norris Dam State Park. During the My TN State Parks Fundraiser in April, every donation is a vote for Norris Dam State Park as your favorite Tennessee State Park, and an investment in its future.

With each vote, youre helping fund meaningful improvements such as constructing hiking trails and bridges, conserving habitats for wildlife, upgrading playgrounds, installing interpretive signage, and enhancing care for our raptor friends.

When you give, you help make these projects possible, creating a better and more enjoyable experience for everyone who visits our state parks.

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Recent Transactions

  • Austin Amonette

    $10.32 / Yesterday

    There's just something about Norris Dam State Park for us photographers that's hard to beat

  • Anonymous

    $103.20 / Yesterday

  • Carolyn Fellhoelter

    $50.00 / Yesterday

    Norris Dam State Park is amazing! I can’t spend enough time there!

  • Jessica Davis

    $20.64 / Yesterday

    Norris Dam State Park is my favorite park as it is closest to my home. I have celebrated many special events at the Tea Room and the Amphitheater and numerous picnic shelters with friends and family over the years. We enjoy hiking on the many trails there with our dog. Norris Dam State Park is home for many of us locals and we are blessed to share it with the countless visitors, each year. Thank you all for making this a place for generations of East Tennesseans to return to year after year.

About Norris Dam State Park

Norris Dam State Park encompasses more than 4,000 acres along the shores of Norris Reservoir. Construction of Norris Dam began in 1933 as the first project of the Tennessee Valley Authority, a Great Depression-era initiative established to control flooding and bring electricity and economic growth to the region. With more than 800 miles of shoreline, the park offers abundant opportunities for boating, water skiing, and fishing. Visitors can also explore the Lenoir Museum, featuring artifacts that showcase life in Southern Appalachia from 12,000 years ago to today. Accommodations include both cabins and campgrounds, making it easy to enjoy an extended stay.