Norris Lake, TN Assistance

[matthewmiller01]

The family wants to go to Norris Lake this summer. We live in Knoxville. I have never been to Norris but have heard that it is wonderful. We sort of want to stay in a rental with a dock or in a floating house. My questions are:

Where should we go/avoid? (I would rather not tow too far off of the highway.)
When should we go/avoid? (Are there any festivals or big events on the lake that would make a certain time worth it to go?)
Does anyone have any contacts for marinas/rentals?

Any help would be great. As I said, I want to take the boat up and stay for a long weekend or something like that.

AVGuy?!?

TIA.

 

[avguy]

Hi Matt.......sent you an email with the info that I have. Scott

Wish2fish, dpvandy01 & Quint4 have all spent time at Norris. If they don't chime in send them a pm.

 

[wish2fish]

Matt,
I love going to norris. We always stay on the east end of the lake near lone mountain shores area. I like that end of the lake is less populated and has less boat traffic. lots of houses with docks. We usually went for a week so I don't think I could stayin a floating house for that length of time. We have used these 2 companies for rentals

Norris Lake rentals

Turtle Toms

wish

 

[matthewmiller01]

Thanks all for the advice. AVGuy, I did get the e-mail. I look forward to heading up there and I'll keep checking the post for updates.

Are there any big happenings on the lake throughout the summer?

 

[lope4946]

June 27 are the fireworks at Sequoyah Marina. Best fireworks on the lake!!

July 24-26 is Malibu weekend. The Malibu dealer in Cincinnati has a big party for Malibu boat owners but really it is a big party for everyone. Saturday (25th) night is the big party at Shanghai Marina. During the day, everyone hangs out near the bridge by Sugar Hollow Marina.

 

[Blueone]

Matt.. we have gone there the last 2 years and rented a floating house at the link below. Their rentals are very nice and well equiped. We always had a dingy and jetski to get back to the marina so that made it convenient. Other than that I saw no issues staying on the floating house for a week or two.. the kids thought it was great. There is also a ramp and trailer storage right at the marina
http://www.flathollowmarina.com