Norris Lake · Spring
When Is Norris Lake Full? Spring Water Levels, Year by Year
TVA aims for June 1, but the date moves: four years of spring readings, plus April and May water temperatures.
October 31, 2026 · 5 min read
The Norris Lake blog
Planning a stay on Norris Lake.
Straight answers about the lake through the seasons, from the hosts of Lakefront Paradise and Blue Haven on Paradise Point.
Norris Lake · Winter
Norris Lake in Winter: How Low It Gets, What's Open and Why Go
How low Norris Lake gets, whether it freezes, what's open in January, and why winter is a house trip.
October 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Norris Lake · Long weekends
A long weekend at Norris Lake: drive times, a 3-night plan and what to bring
How far Norris Lake really is from Knoxville and beyond, plus a Friday-to-Monday plan and what to bring.
October 31, 2026 · 7 min read
Norris Lake · Fall
When do the leaves change at Norris Lake?
When the leaves peak at Norris Lake, how low the water gets, and where to see the color.
October 31, 2026 · 6 min read
Guides
The full guides.
- Norris Lake guideNorris Lake, TN guide: water clarity and swimming, lake levels and water temperature by season, marinas near New Tazewell, parks, groceries, drive times.
- Boating and fishingBoating and fishing on Norris Lake: bring your boat or rent a pontoon near New Tazewell, plus Tennessee boater rules, life jackets, fish and licenses.
- Family reunions and groupsNorris Lake rentals for large groups: book Lakefront Paradise and Blue Haven together for up to 27 guests on one private point with two covered docks.
- Visiting LMUIn town for LMU graduation or a white coat ceremony? Two Norris Lake homes sleep 12, 15 or 27 together, about 40 minutes from LMU in Harrogate, TN.
Stay on Paradise Point
Two lake homes, one private point.
Lakefront Paradise sleeps 12 and Blue Haven sleeps 15. Book one, or both for up to 27 people.