Badin Lake Campground

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BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

32 total sites

RV Sites

28 sites

Tent Sites

4 sites

About Badin Lake Campground

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.

Number of accommodations: 32

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
Mar
Apr
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Jul
Aug
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Oct
Nov
Dec

Open year round

This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Showers Showers
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Showers
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

32 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 002, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 003, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 004, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
005, Loop: LOWER LOOP Tent
8 guests
Price not available
🚐 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 008, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
011, Loop: LOWER LOOP Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 018, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 022, Loop: LOWER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 023, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 024, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 025, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
026, Loop: UPPER LOOP Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 027, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 028, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
030, Loop: UPPER LOOP Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 032, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 033, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 034, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: UPPER LOOP RV
No Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (677)

What Guests Are Saying

Badin Lake Campground offers beautiful, quiet campsites with easy access to the lake and scenic trails, making it a popular choice for families and solo campers alike. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and respectful neighbors, with several expressing their intention to return. However, there are consistent concerns regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of the bathrooms and showers, along with issues related to parking and management that could be improved.

Review Summary

4.1
677 reviews
5
50.8%
344
4
25.7%
174
3
13.1%
89
2
4.6%
31
1
5.8%
39

Jay N

Verified

October 26, 2025 Stayed at: 030, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

This lot is nice. Secluded, a short walk to the lake and trail, water spicket on edge of lot. Restrooms were very clean. Got there Thursday. Friday evening there were a good amount to kids with families that came in so that kinda broke the nature silence vibe. Overall its a great campsite
Will return .

Roberta F

Verified

October 24, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

We spent last weekend at Badin Lake c.g. Spot #9 and it was fantastic!!!!! The site itself is wonderful, tight on the water. However, it’s a little tricky getting down to the water! Fishing was slow but there was a terrible storm there our first night followed by s very chilly morning. Still it was relaxing, quiet and clean. The restroom was meticulously clean with hand soap available! I usually bring my own because there isn’t soap, so I was surprised! The trash was empty and the floor constantly clean. Kudos to the camp host! The showers were also clean. Just stand clear of the spigots until the water warms up! We had a great time.

Roberta F

Verified

October 24, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

We spent last weekend at Badin Lake c.g. Spot #9 and it was fantastic!!!!! The site itself is wonderful, tight on the water. However, it’s a little tricky getting down to the water! Fishing was slow but there was a terrible storm there our first night followed by s very chilly morning. Still it was relaxing, quiet and clean. The restroom was meticulously clean with hand soap available! I usually bring my own because there isn’t soap, so I was surprised! The trash was empty and the floor constantly clean. Kudos to the camp host! The showers were also clean. Just stand clear of the spigots until the water warms up! We had a great time.

Wayne A

Verified

October 17, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Very peaceful and beautiful sunset and rise. Definitely will stay again.

Wayne A

Verified

October 17, 2025 Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Very peaceful and beautiful sunset and rise. Definitely will stay again.

Brett D

Verified

October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

I stayed here in part just for pleasure and in part for a Uwharrie Jeep Jamboree. My campsite (#16) was clean and well-maintained, with bathrooms, showers, trash, and water all conveniently nearby. There was a nice little path from the back of my site that led to a trail along the lake side, very pleasant. Facilities were a a little worn (a few missing tiles in the shower, that kind of thing) but worked fine and were cleaned/stocked regularly during the week I was there. The tree cover at my site blocked direct sun from the tent/parking areas during the early morning and late afternoon, but was clear in the middle so the late morning/early afternoon light was unobstructed - I was able to set up a solar panel and get around 4 hours of good charging time on sunny days. The trees also provided a little bit of privacy with the neighboring sites. Minor detail but nice was that the gravel in the tend pad area was on the smaller/finer side, so I could go barefoot inside my tent in reasonable comfort. I'd definitely consider staying here again on future Uwharrie visits.

Brett D

Verified

October 15, 2025 Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

I stayed here in part just for pleasure and in part for a Uwharrie Jeep Jamboree. My campsite (#16) was clean and well-maintained, with bathrooms, showers, trash, and water all conveniently nearby. There was a nice little path from the back of my site that led to a trail along the lake side, very pleasant. Facilities were a a little worn (a few missing tiles in the shower, that kind of thing) but worked fine and were cleaned/stocked regularly during the week I was there. The tree cover at my site blocked direct sun from the tent/parking areas during the early morning and late afternoon, but was clear in the middle so the late morning/early afternoon light was unobstructed - I was able to set up a solar panel and get around 4 hours of good charging time on sunny days. The trees also provided a little bit of privacy with the neighboring sites. Minor detail but nice was that the gravel in the tend pad area was on the smaller/finer side, so I could go barefoot inside my tent in reasonable comfort. I'd definitely consider staying here again on future Uwharrie visits.

Donald A

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP

3

Bathrooms weren’t cleaned regularly. Other than that everything was great!

Donald A

Verified

October 6, 2025 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP

3

Bathrooms weren’t cleaned regularly. Other than that everything was great!

Katie S

Verified

October 3, 2025 Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

My partner and I really enjoyed this campground and found this site to be just what we wanted! Close to the waters edge with a short stroll through the woods and close enough to the bathroom and trash station.

Location Badin Lake Campground

Address:
429 Badin Lake Rec Area Road
Troy, NC, 27371
United States

Highway access

Badin Lake Campground is accessible via State Highway 109, which is located approximately 10 miles south of the campground in Troy, NC.

Elevation: 160 feet

Distance to downtown

15 mi drive to downtown Troy (about 25 min)

Policies & Rules

Safety & rules

  • Prescribed burns may occur throughout the year, potentially causing smoky conditions.
  • Respect fellow campers by keeping off-highway vehicles on designated roads and trails, and control children and pets in the campground.

Fees & deposits

  • Single site rates are $20/night and $10/night with Access or Senior Access Pass; double site rates are $40/night with no discounts available.

Site types & loops

  • Campsites 17 and 19 are first-come, first-served with no hookups; alcohol and fireworks are prohibited.

Vehicles & parking

  • Off-highway vehicles are allowed on designated trails from April 1 to December 15, with required trail passes and trailering for unlicensed vehicles.

General

  • Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina

Fires & fuel

  • To protect forests, obtain firewood at or near your destination and do not move it; it may be illegal in some states.

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Last updated: September 8, 2026

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