One of the best ways for a family to get away, is to find an idyllic location, rent a cabin, hitch up the boat to the family vehicle, load up the family and get away. One of the best places to accomplish this is with a cabin rental at Norris Lake in Northeast Tennessee.

Norris Lake is just north of Knoxville and is conveniently located to I-75. The location of Norris Lake makes it convenient to Knoxville, home to the University of Tennessee, Gatlinburg and the Great Smoky Mountains. The Dollywood theme park is but a short hour drive away and after the hustle and bustle of the city and the theme park, the return to the rural settings of Norris Lake is refreshing for the entire family.

Near Norris Lake is the famous historic Wilderness Trail, which was first marked by Daniel Boone—a native of Tennessee. Residing in the foothills of the Cumberland Mountains, the lake was created by the Tennessee Valley Authority when the Norris Dam was constructed. It stretches over 33,000 acres, including 50 miles up both the Powell and Clinch Rivers. The Cumberland Gap, used to access the west during Colonial times, is also just north of Norris Lake.

While Norris Lake attracts visitors from Tennessee, Kentucky, North Carolina and Virginia, it also attracts visitors from as far away as Wisconsin. These visitors come to enjoy crystal clear waters that the TVA rates as the purest in the TVA system. The TVA measures the water quality at 96% pure and visibility in the water is up to 25′. This rural setting provides views of crystal clear blue water with banks lined with natural stone and hardwood trees.

Norris Lake offers jet ski and boat rentals, as well as various other water sport rentals, horseback riding, and fishing supplies. If your family enjoys a good hike, there are plenty of good trails to choose from, as well as fascinating wilderness to explore. The best way to make your trip complete is by booking a Norris Lake cabin rental. What could be better than spending the day out in the wilderness and coming home to put your feet up in a cozy cabin?

If Tennessee is a bit too far for you to travel, you might consider a Big Bear cabin rental at Big Bear Lake, located in Southern California. The amenities include anything from horseback riding, to para-sailing, to skiing (in the winter).

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