Can you reserve a site at Badin Lake Group Camp?

Yes, Badin Lake Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp?

Yes, pets are allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp.

Are campfires allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp?

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

Badin Lake Group Camp, North Carolina — 3 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

Badin Lake Group Camp offers a fun, relaxing place for clubs, families and other groups to rest and play in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina. The recreation area is a hub for outdoor activities such as hiking, off-road vehicle riding, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and boating. The group campground is open year-round and can accommodate groups of up to 50 people per site.

Recreation

Groups have easy access to many recreational opportunities at Badin Lake Recreation Area. The lake shore is the perfect place to watch the sunset or enjoy an afternoon picnic. The lake has plenty of calm water for swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. King's Mountain Point, just 1 mile from the group camp, has four accessible fishing piers, miles of shoreline and a nice swimming area. A boat ramp is located 2 miles from the campground.

Back on land, 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

Badin Lake Group Camp offers three campsites for up to 50 people each, organized around a single loop. Each site has tables, grills and tent pads. The facility is equipped with flush toilets, vault toilets, showers and drinking water. The facility does not offer electrical hookups or a dump station.

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

Season: Year Round — USDA Forest Service, Aug 24, 2026
3 bookable sites
Up to 50 people per site
Loops: Badin Lake Group Camp

Site types

3 Group Standard 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

3 campsites at Badin Lake Group Camp

Check-in 4:00 PM · Check-out 2:00 PM

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Max rig	People
A	Badin Lake Group Camp	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	50	🐾
B	Badin Lake Group Camp	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	50	🐾
C	Badin Lake Group Camp	Group Standard Nonelectric	—	Gravel	—	50	🐾

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, following signs to the Badin Lake Group Camp.

35.45139, -80.07278 · 35°27'5.0"N 80°4'22.0"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, 8 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 Group Camp

Can you reserve a site at Badin Lake Group Camp?: Yes, Badin Lake Group Camp is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does Badin Lake Group Camp have?: 3 sites.
Are pets allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp?: Yes, pets are allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp.
Are campfires allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp?: Campfires are allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp. Check for a current fire restriction before you go.

Also listed by

Badin Lake Group Camp also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Badin Lake Group Camp's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

$75 per site per night. Reservations must be made at least 3 days prior to camping in this area. Each site is limited to a group of no more than 50 people.

Restrictions:

Alcohol Prohibited at Campground.

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Badin Lake Group Camp

Badin Lake Campground 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC) 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Arrowhead Campground 0.9 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canebrake Horse Camp 1.6 mi · Campground · we watch it
Badin Lake Recreation Area 0.3 mi · Facility
Cove Boat Ramp 1 mi · Facility
Flintlock Valley Shooting Range 1.7 mi · Facility
Art Lilley Campground 3 mi · Campground
Uwharrie Hunt Camp 3.1 mi · Campground
West Morris Mtn. Campground 4.7 mi · Campground
Uwharrie National Forest 13.3 mi · Facility
North Carolina Transportation Museum 26 mi · Facility

Contact

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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

Badin Lake Group Camp