Can you reserve a site at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)?

Yes, King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC) is reservable through Recreation.gov.

Are pets allowed at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)?

Yes, pets are allowed at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC).

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC), North Carolina — 6 sites, fees and cancellation alerts

Overview

King's Mountain Point Day Use Area is located on the shores of Badin Lake north of Troy, NC in Montgomery County. The biggest fishing hole in the Uwharrie National Forest is Badin Lake. This 5,350-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River was built in 1917 by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) to generate hydroelectric power for the aluminum plant at Badin. The eastern shore borders the National Forest and the lake is well stocked with catfish, bream, largemouth, white and striped bass.

Recreation

The King's Mountain Point Day Use Area offers access to 4 accessible fishing piers, the Badin Lake Hiking Trail and a 0.5 mile paved, accessible trail around the day use area with splendid views of the lake. Additionally, there is a 9 hole, disc golf course. You can bring your own Frisbees or Discs or sign them out from our Day Use Host that is on site.

Facilities

King's Mountain Point Day Use Area offers a picnic shelter with 9 picnic tables and 3 large BBQ grills. There are 6 electrical outlets of 30 amps at the picnic pavilion, but no lights built into the pavilion. The pavilion is accessible and it has flush toilets located near this facility. Additionally, there are 3 vault toilets at the day use area.

Natural Features

This picnic shelter is located in a large field bordered by trees and is located on Badin Lake in the Uwharrie National Forest. This point is forested by mixed hardwoods and pines. This area has great fishing for all anglers to enjoy.

The facts

6 bookable sites
6 sites for day use only
6 accessible sites
Up to 75 people per site
Loops: KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC), KINGS MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)

Site types

6 Group Shelter Electric

Amenities

Electric hookups
Picnic tables
Grills
Shade
Pets allowed

Not recorded upstream: water hookups, sewer hookups, campfires allowed, fire pits.

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6 campsites at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)

Accessible only

Site	Loop	Type	Entry	Surface	Grade	Water	Max rig	People
GS01 (Sun,M,T,W,TH,F,Sat)	KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	75	♿ 🐾
GS01 AM (Mon.-Fri.)	KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	70	♿ 🐾
GS01 PM (Mon.-Fri.)	KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	70	♿ 🐾
GS01 (Sat.-Sun.)	KINGS MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	70	♿ 🐾
GS01 AM (Mon.-Fri.)	KINGS MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	70	♿ 🐾
GS01 PM (Mon.-Fri.)	KINGS MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC)	Group Shelter Electric	Back In	Paved	Slight	Lakefront	—	70	♿ 🐾

Getting there

From the north: get onto NC Hwy 109 South (near Denton) and take it south toward Troy. Cross over NC Hwy 49 and continue south approximately 8 miles into the community of Eldorado and turn right onto Mullinix Road (State Road 1154). There is a big brown sign directing people to the Badin Lake Recreation Area. Take Mullinix Road to the stop sign and turn right onto Forest Road 544 (McLean's Creek Rd); continue to stop sign and turn right onto Forest Road 597 (Badin Lake Road); take the first left onto Forest Road 597A and continue on this road following signs for the picnic area and the picnic pavilion is on the hill opposite the entrance to the day use area.

From the south: get onto NC Hwy 109 North (near Troy) and take it north toward the community of Uwharrie. Continue north approximately 3 miles and take the 2nd left after you cross over the Uwharrie River onto Mullinix Road (State Road 1154). Then follow the directions described above from Mullinix Road.

35.45500, -80.07833 · 35°27'18.0"N 80°4'42.0"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, 7.8 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 King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)

Can you reserve a site at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)?: Yes, King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC) is reservable through Recreation.gov.
How many campsites does King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC) have?: 6 sites.
Are pets allowed at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)?: Yes, pets are allowed at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC).
Does King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC) have hookups?: Electric.

Camping near King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)

Badin Lake Group Camp 0.4 mi · Campground · we watch it
Badin Lake Campground 0.5 mi · Campground · we watch it
Arrowhead Campground 1.2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Canebrake Horse Camp 2 mi · Campground · we watch it
Badin Lake Recreation Area 0.5 mi · Facility
Cove Boat Ramp 1.3 mi · Facility
Flintlock Valley Shooting Range 2 mi · Facility
Art Lilley Campground 3.3 mi · Campground
Uwharrie Hunt Camp 3.5 mi · Campground
West Morris Mtn. Campground 5.1 mi · Campground
Uwharrie National Forest 13.7 mi · Facility
North Carolina Transportation Museum 25.6 mi · Facility

Contact

Phone 910-576-6391
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Recreation.gov last updated this record on 2026-02-25.

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (NC)