The Cleanest Lake In Tennessee Is Ideal For Your Next Summer Dip
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Meghan Kraft
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All of Tennessee’s lakes, other than Reelfoot Lake, were instituted and constructed by the iconic Tennessee Valley Authority. Since the TVA’s founding in 1933, the state has been flooded with beautiful lakes throughout the Cumberland Plateau and beyond. Norris Lake, however, has long been considered not only one of the most beautiful in the state, but also one of the cleanest. Check it out for yourself!
Norris Lake is actually a reservoir that stretches across Union, Grainger, Anderson, Campbell and Claiborne Counties in northeastern Tennessee. It was planned and created with the help of the TVA in the early 1930s, with construction beginning in 1933 and completed in early 1936.
The lake itself boasts 800 miles of shoreline and 52.9 square miles of water surface. It stretches to a maximum depth of 210 feet and is the largest lake located on the Tennessee River.
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Norris Lake is a great spot for fishing, but not fish consumption. It's better to catch and release here. You'll find black and striped bass, walleye, crappie, and sunfish hiding beneath the water.
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Looking to have fun on the lake? Then head to any one of the protected parks and land that surround the lake. You can head to Chuck Swan State Forest for hiking, Cove Creek Wildlife Management Area or Norris Dam State Park.
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If you make your way to Norris Dam State Park, you can reserve one of their 19 rustic cabins or perhaps one of their rustic campsites. It makes for a great way to indulge in a lakeside vacation without spending an exorbitant amount.
Come to swim, come to boat, come to camp! Norris Lake is famous for being one of the cleanest lakes in the state, and it's a fabulous vacation destination.
There are more than twenty marinas that serve the public around the lake, and a majority of them have been deemed "clean marinas" by the TVA. Come indulge in the beauty of the Cumberland Mountains, Tennessee.
If you have half a mind for a vacation, make your way to Norris Lake this summer. It's a beautiful place, a gorgeous getaway, a true taste of Tennessee.
If you’re looking for more information about Norris Lake, you can find it right here.
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