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28 sites
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4 sites
About Badin Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 32
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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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.
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
Robert M
VerifiedMay 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Normally when I stay at my favorite site in the lower loop of Badin Lake Campground it is fairly quiet. This past weekend when I stayed the site next to me ( a single site ) had five vehicles, three large dogs ( none on a leash ), four tents ( one on a tent pad ), and eight people. They were loud and actually even set up a big screen on the side of a large sun shelter they had put up ( along with the four tents ). They watched a very loud movie on that screen until about midnight. I never saw a campground host, I tried to call a number I had for a Ranger but evidently it is only a daytime number. Luckily it stormed bad and they packed up the next day. This campground is in terrible need of a campground host and a number should be posted somewhere in very large numbers for a Ranger. This is a very nice facility in a very nice location. It just needs to be managed properly. I camp at this campground several times a year and see it slowly declining. Hopefully in the near future whoever is in charge of the park will actually do their job. We will see.
Amy B
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Nice trails. Beautiful lake. It would be good to have a general trail to the lake so you don’t have to carry your kayak or SUP through an occupied campsite. Also, the women’s shower is in terrible shape. The tile is falling off the wall and there is no shower curtain so the water floods the whole room and your dry clothes get sprayed.
Amy B
VerifiedMay 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Nice trails. Beautiful lake. It would be good to have a general trail to the lake so you don’t have to carry your kayak or SUP through an occupied campsite. Also, the women’s shower is in terrible shape. The tile is falling off the wall and there is no shower curtain so the water floods the whole room and your dry clothes get sprayed.
Dan S
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Campsite was clean. Washroom and showers were kept clean enough and everything worked. We had a pleasant stay.
Dan S
VerifiedMay 5, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Campsite was clean. Washroom and showers were kept clean enough and everything worked. We had a pleasant stay.
JoAnne S
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The road into the campground was gravel and miles long, but fairly smooth, not overly rutty. Partially shady site was beautiful right on the lake, a half minute walk to the water. Water’s edge is eroded, so about 4 feet down, can’t “wade in.” Sites had some privacy with foliage/trees between. Bathroom, clean, just up the hill next to the campground host, whose site is directly across from this site. Two hooks for hanging lanterns, table, fire pit with grate. Site had shade, and sun directly in the tent/table area. . For all shade, choose the site to the left (if facing the lake).
JoAnne S
VerifiedMay 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The road into the campground was gravel and miles long, but fairly smooth, not overly rutty. Partially shady site was beautiful right on the lake, a half minute walk to the water. Water’s edge is eroded, so about 4 feet down, can’t “wade in.” Sites had some privacy with foliage/trees between. Bathroom, clean, just up the hill next to the campground host, whose site is directly across from this site. Two hooks for hanging lanterns, table, fire pit with grate. Site had shade, and sun directly in the tent/table area. . For all shade, choose the site to the left (if facing the lake).
Elizabeth F
VerifiedApril 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP
It was the perfect spot for adventuring and relaxing! Our family had the best time!
Elizabeth F
VerifiedApril 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP
It was the perfect spot for adventuring and relaxing! Our family had the best time!
MARK S
VerifiedApril 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Location Badin Lake Campground
Address:
429 Badin Lake Rec Area Road
Troy, NC, 27371
United States
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.
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
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
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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
