Can you reserve a site at Badin Lake Campground?

Yes, Badin Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.

What is the maximum RV length at Badin Lake Campground?

40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.

Are pets allowed at Badin Lake Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Badin Lake Campground.

Are campfires allowed at Badin Lake Campground?

Campfires are allowed at Badin Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Badin Lake Campground, North Carolina — 34 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Badin Lake Campground borders the lakeshore and sits within a shaded forest, offering a year-round retreat for swimmers, boaters and anglers in central North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. Badin Lake Recreation Area is a hub for the area's outdoor activities, and the campground offers spacious, waterfront sites for both RV and tent campers.

Recreation

Badin Lake Recreation Area offers many ways for campers to enjoy the lake. Popular activities include picnicking on the shore or swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish on the water. Anglers and boaters have the convenience of a boat ramp 2 miles from the campground.

About 40 miles of non-motorized trails are available for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking, as well as 17 miles of motorized trails for off-road vehicle riding. The surrounding land offers both big and small game hunting.

Facilities

The campground has two loops of non-electric sites, some of which lie on the shore. Each site is near drinking water and is equipped with a table, grill, lantern post, campfire ring and tent pad. Flush toilets and showers are located in both loops. No dump station is available. The upper loop sites #23-35 are unavailable from January 1 to March 12, 2020.

Natural Features

The campground lies in a dense forest of pines and hardwoods near the shore of 5,000-acre Badin Lake.

Winter temperatures range from the low 30s to upper 50s, while summer brings temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s and high humidity. The weather is pleasant in spring and fall, with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.

Nearby Attractions

A theme park with a petting zoo, nature center and mini golf course lies just under an hour away and makes a fun day trip for families.

The facts

34 bookable sites
3 accessible sites
Vehicles up to 40 ft
Up to 16 people per site
Loops: LOWER LOOP, UPPER LOOP

Site types

33 Standard Nonelectric
1 Tent Only Nonelectric

Amenities

Campfires allowed
Fire pits
Picnic tables
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: electric hookups, water hookups, sewer hookups, grills.

Book on Recreation.gov

34 campsites at Badin Lake Campground

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
001	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	22 ft	8	🐾
002	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
003	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	35 ft	8	🐾
004	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Pull Through	Gravel	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
005	LOWER LOOP	Tent Only Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8
006	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	20 ft	16	🐾
007	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	25 ft	8	🐾
008	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	♿ 🐾
009	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
010	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	♿ 🐾
011	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
013	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
014	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
015	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
016	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
017	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
018	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	36 ft	8	🐾
019	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	16 ft	8	🐾
020	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	16	🐾
021	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	8	🐾
022	LOWER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
023	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
024	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	34 ft	8	🐾
025	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
026	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
027	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
028	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	24 ft	16	🐾
029	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	30 ft	8	🐾
030	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	—	8	🐾
031	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
032	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	28 ft	8	🐾
033	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	26 ft	8	🐾
034	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	40 ft	8	🐾
035	UPPER LOOP	Standard Nonelectric	Back In	Gravel	16 ft	8	🐾

Getting there

From Troy, North Carolina, take State Highway 109 north for approximately 10 miles. Turn left onto Mullinix Road (County Highway 1154), and travel approximately 1.5 miles to a stop sign and "T" intersection. Turn right, and go approximately 2 miles to another stop sign and "T" intersection. Turn right, then make a quick left and travel about 1 mile to the campground.

35.44847, -80.07866 · 35°26'54.5"N 80°4'43.2"W

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Typical weather

Typically 89°F in Jul, down to 51°F in Jan.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
High °F	51	55	63	72	79	86	89	87	81	73	62	54
Low °F	31	33	40	48	57	66	69	68	62	50	40	34
Precip in	3.8	3.0	4.0	3.7	3.5	4.7	5.2	4.8	4.6	3.6	3.3	3.9

1991–2020 averages from the nearest NOAA station, 7.6 mi away — not measured at the facility itself, and elevation can make a real difference over that distance.

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Common questions about Badin Lake Campground

Can you reserve a site at Badin Lake Campground?: Yes, Badin Lake Campground is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Badin Lake Campground have?: 34 sites.
What is the maximum RV length at Badin Lake Campground?: 40 ft. That is the longest vehicle the sites here are recorded as taking; individual sites may be shorter.
Are pets allowed at Badin Lake Campground?: Yes, pets are allowed at Badin Lake Campground.
Are campfires allowed at Badin Lake Campground?: Campfires are allowed at Badin Lake Campground. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Camping near Badin Lake Campground

Badin Lake Group Camp 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC) 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Arrowhead Campground 0.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canebrake Horse Camp 1.8 mi · Campground · we watch it
Badin Lake Recreation Area 0.1 mi · Facility
Cove Boat Ramp 0.8 mi · Facility
Flintlock Valley Shooting Range 1.6 mi · Facility
Art Lilley Campground 2.8 mi · Campground
Uwharrie Hunt Camp 3.3 mi · Campground
West Morris Mtn. Campground 5 mi · Campground
Uwharrie National Forest 13.5 mi · Facility
North Carolina Transportation Museum 25.9 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-06-25.

Badin Lake Campground