EV Charging Near Lake Lure & Chimney Rock, NC (2026)
Lake Lure has its own charger now — Chimney Rock State Park itself still doesn't.
Photo: Chad Davis (CC BY 2.0) — representative charging station, not a photo of the actual Morse Park location
Quick Answer
- Charging in Lake Lure
- Yes — 2 Level 2 (J1772) ports at Morse Park, paid through the ChargeUp Driver app
- Charging at Chimney Rock State Park
- None on-site — see nearby options below
- Fastest charging
- Asheville — 28 miles, Tesla Supercharger or Asheville Ford DC fast
- Free chargers nearby
- Yes — Black Mountain and the Hendersonville lot are both free Level 2 (Lake Lure's own station is paid, not free)
If you're driving an EV to Lake Lure, the picture has changed: the Town installed a public charger at Morse Park in June 2026, right next to the Welcome Center and Town Hall. Chimney Rock State Park itself, a few miles up US-64/74A, still doesn't have one — so if your day is centered on the park rather than the lake, don't count on topping off there.
Either way, it's worth knowing what's actually on offer before you arrive. Lake Lure's station is small (two ports) and paid, not free, and real backup options exist within about a half hour if you need them — including one, Asheville, you might already be passing through.
Charging in Lake Lure
Morse Park's Welcome Center parking lot has two Level 2 J1772 ports, run by Nova EV Charging through the ChargeUP Driver app — download the app, plug in, scan the QR code at the charger, and pick a pricing option before it starts charging. It's open 24 hours, but it isn't free like the Town's original 2018 Duke Energy-funded station at the same spot was; expect to pay through the app, with no flat rate published anywhere we could find.
At Chimney Rock State Park itself, there is no charger on-site as of September 2026.
All Charging Options Near Lake Lure
| Station | From Lake Lure | Ports | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Morse Park — Welcome Center Parking LotLevel 2Nova EV Charging (ChargeUp Driver app) · J1772Actually in Lake Lure — no drive required. Installed June 2026, replacing the Town's earlier free Duke Energy-funded station at the same spot; this one is not free. Open 24 hours. Only 2 ports and the Town has previously posted that the station "is back" after downtime, so don't count on it being available — support: 1-833-789-1400 or novacharge.net/en-us/for-drivers. | 0 mi / ~0 minvia In town — Morse Park, next to the Welcome Center and Town Hall | 2 | Paid — no flat rate published. Download the ChargeUP Driver app, plug in, scan the QR code at the charger, and select a pricing option before it starts. |
| City of Hendersonville — Dogwood Parking LotLevel 2ChargePoint · J1772Both ports were showing available as of the last check. Downtown lot, walkable to Main Street shops and restaurants while you charge. | 21 mi / ~40 minvia US-64 W | 2 | Free |
| Black Mountain Police StationLevel 2ChargeUp · J1772Closest option to Lake Lure, but the smallest network here — requires the ChargeUp app and has no live status reporting. Confirm it's working before you drive out for it specifically. | 23 mi / ~44 minvia NC-9 N | 2 | Free |
| Asheville — S Tunnel Road SuperchargerSuperchargerTesla · Tesla NACS (CCS via adapter)The fast option for Tesla drivers, and NACS/CCS-adapter-equipped non-Teslas. Near the Asheville Mall area, so there's somewhere to be while it charges. | 28 mi / ~52 minvia US-74A W | 8 | Pricing varies — set in the Tesla app |
| Asheville FordDC fastChargePoint · 2× J1772 (Level 2) + 4× CCS (DC fast)All 6 ports showing available as of the last check — the most capable non-Tesla fast-charging stop on this list. Public dealership lot, no purchase required. | 28 mi / ~52 minvia US-74A W | 6 | $0.35/kWh, plus $5/hr parking after 4 hours |
| Asheville Chamber of Commerce & Visitors CenterLevel 2ChargeUp · J1772Limited access hours (roughly 5 AM–10 PM), and pricing isn't published. Worth knowing about if you're combining Lake Lure with a downtown Asheville day, less so as a dedicated trip. | 28 mi / ~52 minvia US-74A W | 2 | Unknown — requires ChargeUp app login |
Actually in Lake Lure — no drive required. Installed June 2026, replacing the Town's earlier free Duke Energy-funded station at the same spot; this one is not free. Open 24 hours. Only 2 ports and the Town has previously posted that the station "is back" after downtime, so don't count on it being available — support: 1-833-789-1400 or novacharge.net/en-us/for-drivers.
Both ports were showing available as of the last check. Downtown lot, walkable to Main Street shops and restaurants while you charge.
Closest option to Lake Lure, but the smallest network here — requires the ChargeUp app and has no live status reporting. Confirm it's working before you drive out for it specifically.
The fast option for Tesla drivers, and NACS/CCS-adapter-equipped non-Teslas. Near the Asheville Mall area, so there's somewhere to be while it charges.
All 6 ports showing available as of the last check — the most capable non-Tesla fast-charging stop on this list. Public dealership lot, no purchase required.
Limited access hours (roughly 5 AM–10 PM), and pricing isn't published. Worth knowing about if you're combining Lake Lure with a downtown Asheville day, less so as a dedicated trip.
Distances are by road from downtown Lake Lure, not straight-line. Port counts and availability change — check the station's app or ChargeHub link before you count on it. Station data last verified 2026-09-02.
Which One Should You Use
If you just need a top-off and don't mind paying through an app, Morse Park is the obvious choice — it's in town, open 24 hours, and doesn't cost you a drive. Just don't count on it exclusively: it's only two ports, and the Town has had to bring the station back online before after a period of downtime.
If you want something free instead, or Morse Park's two ports are occupied, Hendersonville's Dogwood Parking Lot is the easiest call — free, reliable ChargePoint hardware, and a short walk from Main Street's shops and restaurants while you wait. Black Mountain is marginally closer but runs on a smaller network with no live status reporting, so treat it as a backup rather than a destination.
If you actually need a meaningful charge in a reasonable amount of time, skip the Level 2 options entirely and go to Asheville. Tesla drivers (and NACS/CCS-adapter-equipped EVs) have the 8-stall Supercharger on South Tunnel Road. Everyone else has Asheville Ford's DC fast chargers — 4 CCS ports, public access, no purchase required. Either one turns a "top off" into an actual meaningful charge in well under an hour, and both put you near enough to downtown Asheville to make the drive worth it on its own.
Plan the Rest of Your Trip
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is there EV charging at Lake Lure or Chimney Rock State Park?
- Lake Lure itself, yes — two Level 2 J1772 ports at Morse Park's Welcome Center parking lot (2932 Memorial Highway), installed June 2026 and open 24 hours. Chimney Rock State Park, a few miles up the road, still has no charger on-site as of September 2026. If Lake Lure's two ports are taken or you need something faster, Hendersonville and Black Mountain are the closest free Level 2 options, and Asheville has DC fast and Tesla Supercharger access.
- Where's the EV charger in Lake Lure, and how do I pay for it?
- Morse Park's Welcome Center parking lot on Memorial Highway, next to Town Hall, run by Nova EV Charging. It replaced the Town's older free Duke Energy-funded station at the same spot — this one is paid, not free. Download the free ChargeUP Driver app, plug in, scan the QR code at the charger, and select a pricing option before it starts. No flat per-kWh rate is published anywhere we could find, so check the app for current pricing.
- Is there a Tesla Supercharger or fast charger near Lake Lure?
- Yes, both about 28 miles away in Asheville. The S Tunnel Road Supercharger has 8 stalls (Tesla NACS, CCS-adapter compatible). Asheville Ford has 4 CCS DC fast ports plus 2 Level 2, open to the public with no purchase required, at $0.35/kWh plus a parking fee after 4 hours.
- Should I charge before I drive to Lake Lure?
- It's safer to assume so. Morse Park's station only has two ports, and the Town's own Facebook page has previously announced the charger 'is back' after being down — so treat it as a convenience, not something to plan a trip around. Arrive with enough range to cover your visit, and treat the on-site charger and the nearby options as backup, not the plan.
Last updated: 2026-09-02