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About Badin Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 32
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Boating
Fishing
Swimming
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Open year round
This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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- Showers
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Reviews (642)
What Guests Are Saying
Badin Lake Campground offers a peaceful and scenic environment, making it a great choice for those who enjoy rustic camping and proximity to hiking trails. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, clean campsites, and friendly interactions with fellow campers. However, the campground's restroom facilities could use significant improvements, and some sites are closely spaced, impacting privacy. Overall, campers enjoy their experiences but recognize the need for better maintenance in certain areas.
What Guests Are Saying
Badin Lake Campground offers a peaceful and scenic environment, making it a great choice for those who enjoy rustic camping and proximity to hiking trails. Many visitors appreciate the quiet atmosphere, clean campsites, and friendly interactions with fellow campers. However, the campground's restroom facilities could use significant improvements, and some sites are closely spaced, impacting privacy. Overall, campers enjoy their experiences but recognize the need for better maintenance in certain areas.
Review Summary
David S
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Loved the campsite! Very clean and the nearby bathrooms and trash dumpster were very nice!
Milton R
VerifiedApril 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPPER LOOP
The one night that we camped, there was very quiet and relaxing. The bathroom was clean and working. The security cable holding the picnic table down should hidden out of the way so no one trips over it. The next time we return we will get a site closer to the lake.
Ed R
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: UPPER LOOP
We really enjoyed the trails and the sites were well maintained. The bathrooms were fairly well maintained and there was water onsite. With no ranger or staff seen throughout the weekend several sites were disappointing as they were drunken party zones with plenty of loud music and F-bombs for all.
Ed R
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: UPPER LOOP
We really enjoyed the trails and the sites were well maintained. The bathrooms were fairly well maintained and there was water onsite. With no ranger or staff seen throughout the weekend several sites were disappointing as they were drunken party zones with plenty of loud music and F-bombs for all.
Sarah B
VerifiedMarch 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The campsite & bathrooms were clean, and there’s nothing better than a campsite on the water!! absolutely loved this site
Sarah B
VerifiedMarch 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The campsite & bathrooms were clean, and there’s nothing better than a campsite on the water!! absolutely loved this site
Matthew R
VerifiedMarch 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
I enjoy trying to find new places to explore and camp. I loved my stay here. Brought my 7yo son with. We both had a great time. We brought our canoe and fished, enjoying all coastline the lake had to offer. Being offseason, it wasn’t crowded. The camp host Crystal was very friendly and made us feel at home. Bathrooms were very clean. We will definitely be coming back.
James R
VerifiedMarch 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Overall the stay was great,no one bothered us or our belongings and easy access to the forest. Unfortunately the site #5 was not as pictured on the website,the shower water Was pretty cold ,had to do a jump in and out to soap up/ rinse and the light in the male toilet room was out. Other than that great views day or night!!
James R
VerifiedMarch 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Overall the stay was great,no one bothered us or our belongings and easy access to the forest. Unfortunately the site #5 was not as pictured on the website,the shower water Was pretty cold ,had to do a jump in and out to soap up/ rinse and the light in the male toilet room was out. Other than that great views day or night!!
Matthew R
VerifiedMarch 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
I enjoy trying to find new places to explore and camp. I loved my stay here. Brought my 7yo son with. We both had a great time. We brought our canoe and fished, enjoying all coastline the lake had to offer. Being offseason, it wasn’t crowded. The camp host Crystal was very friendly and made us feel at home. Bathrooms were very clean. We will definitely be coming back.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.4485 / -80.0787
Elevation: 160 feet
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: June 4, 2026
