Ramsey Creek Park
18441 Nantz Road
Cornelius, NC 28078
Ramsey Creek Beach on Lake Norman is now closed for the 2021 season.
Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation in conjunction with CATS (Charlotte Area Transit System) operates a free shuttle from the CATS Park & Ride lot located at 19752-19758 One Norman Dr., Cornelius NC, 28031. There is no entry fee to the beach area when you take the shuttle.
Fees are as follows:
Beach Admission (Memorial Day to Labor Day) | County Resident | Non-County Resident | County Resident (Senior/Disabled) | Non-County Resident (Senior/Disabled) |
Weekday Admission (Per Car) (Monday -Thursday) | $5.00 | $10.00 | $2.00 | $3.00 |
Weekend Admission (Per Car) (Fri, Sat, Sun & Holidays) | $10.00 | $15.00 | $2.00 | $3.00
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Features:
- 43.7 acres waterfront park
- Beach area
- Boat launching area
- Docks
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Dog Park
- Fishing pier
- 3 picnic shelters
- 1 horseshoe pit
- Volleyball court
- 1.5 miles of walking/nature trails
- 1 playground
Rules for Ramsey Creek Beach- Enter and exit the beach area through the gate only. Entering the beach area from the sand or waterline is prohibited.
- No swimming or beach access when the gate is locked.
- Caution: Sand may be hot!
- Children aged 12 or younger must be supervised by an adult.
- Beach umbrellas must be less than 6' in diameter.
- The designated area between the water and lifeguard stands must be kept clear at all times.
- The beach area may be closed when warranted due to inclement weather or maintenance projects.
- Kite flying, Frisbees etc. may be restricted by staff due to capacity limits.
- Small personal coolers and water bottles are permitted. Food and beverages may only be consumed in designated areas. No food, drink or trash is permitted within 10' of the water.
- No climbing on lifeguard stands is permitted.
- No swimming beyond yellow boundary lines.
- Do not hang or swim across yellow boundary lines.
- No diving headfirst into water.
- Please refrain from throwing rocks and sand. No digging large, deep holes or mounds is permitted.
- For your safety, only US Coast Guard-approved floatation devices are permitted.
- Beach changing is strictly prohibited, including young children and infants. Public nudity is not allowed in the park or on the beach.
- Diaper changing on the beach is prohibited. Please use the restrooms for this purpose.
- The following are prohibited in the beach area:
- Alcoholic beverages
- Illegal drugs
- Tobacco products
- Bicycles
- Inflatable toys
- Fireworks
- Open fires
- Amplified music
- Animals/pets (with the exception of service animals)
- Glass containers
- Tents or other pop-up structures
- Intoxication
- Disorderly conduct
- Fishing
- Feeding of wildlife
- Scuba diving
- Launching of surfboards or personal watercraft
- Long-distance underwater swimming, hyperventilation, static apnea
Mecklenburg County Public Health encourages all eligible residents ages 12 and older to get a free COVID-19 vaccination.