Norris Lake Houseboat Rentals

While there are many tributaries and reservoirs along the Tennessee River, Norris Lake is by far the most popular. This large reservoir offers an impressive number of marinas along hundreds of miles of shoreline. While this may be the area's most popular reservoir, it still retains a natural ambiance. Natural wildlife flourishes along the reservoir with songbirds singing in the sunrise in the morning and wildflowers blooming in the spring. 

Dive in to Norris Lake from an Envied Houseboat Rental

For an in-depth experience of the waterway, the best option is to find Norris Lake houseboat rentals. With a houseboat, visitors can fish for bass and trout or escape the summer heat. Interestingly, Norris Lake is known for having the largest brown trout ever caught in the state. Since the waters are naturally warm, swimming is an enjoyable way to spend the day. From Norris Lake boat rentals, you can dive into the waters, escape the heat and dry off on your own sun deck. 

Placed just an hour north of Knoxville, Tennessee, Norris Lake is placed amid the gorgeous Smoky Mountains and Cumberland Mountains. It is surrounded by more than 800 miles of wooded shoreline. More importantly, this pristine lake is known for being one of the cleanest lakes in the southeastern part of the United States. 

Houseboaters Sunbathe & Hit the Water 

While many visitors spend their weekends relaxing on a houseboat, other travelers take a more intensive approach to their vacation. You can sunbathe on your boat, or you could hit the water with a motorboat rental. Wakeboarding, tubing, jet skiing and waterboarding are all extremely popular at Norris Lake. Visitors also enjoy paddle boarding and kayaking in the cool waters. 

Outside of the lake, you can check out the many horseback riding trails in the area. There are dedicated horseback riding trails as well as many hikes in the area. The Norris Dam State Park offers many top hiking trails like the Lakeside trail and the Hootin' Hollow trail. After a short 0.88 mile loop along the Lakeside trail, you can always unwind at the Lenoir Museum Cultural Complex. The Crosby Threshing Barn and the old rice grist mill offer an interesting insight into early life in the state.