Spring
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Daytime highs in the 60s-70s°F (15-24°C) offer ideal conditions for RV camping, hiking the scenic trails, and fishing for trout and bass in the park's streams and Norris Lake.
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Vibrant blooms of trillium, violets, and spring beauties carpet the forests, and dogwoods and redbuds paint the hillsides in shades of pink and white.
Summer
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Temperatures soar into the 80s-90s°F (27-35°C), perfect for swimming, kayaking, and boating on the clear waters of Norris Lake, the Clinch River, and smaller lakes within the park.
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Held every June, the lively Norris Day festival features local music acts on multiple stages, craft vendors, a classic car show, and family activities like a parade and fireworks display.