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Yes! Lake Norman is a great boating lake - it's a big lake with plenty of places to rent a boat or launch your boat. It's great for swimming, watersports, and all other recreation you can enjoy with a boat rental.
The price for boat rentals on Lake Norman varies by type of boat, day of the week, and other factors. Expect to pay around $75-100/hour for a pontoon boat up to $333/hour for a captained motor yacht charter. Water activities like stand-up paddle boarding or kayaking are affordable, starting at $18/hour.
The cost for a pontoon boat rental on Lake Norman starts at $75/hour.
Charlotte is a 45-minute drive south from Lake Norman. The short distance makes Lake Norman a great destination for people coming from Charlotte looking to rent a boat or enjoy recreation on a lake for a weekend getaway.
Lake Norman is the largest man-made body of water in North Carolina; it is over 33 miles long and 9 miles wide and has a surface area of almost 50 square miles. Its large size makes it a great place for recreation and boat rentals.
The temperature of Lake Norman varies throughout the year. In winter, the temperature can be as low as 50℉ and in the summer can reach up to 85℉.
The best time of year to visit Lake Norman is during summer. The sunshine and hot weather make it the perfect time to rent a boat, go swimming, and enjoy recreation on the lake.