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Badin Lake Campground

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BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

Showers

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

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Boating

Fishing

Swimming

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

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.

Review Summary

4.1
642 reviews
5
51.7%
332
4
24.9%
160
3
13.4%
86
2
4.4%
28
1
5.6%
36

Richard R

Verified

November 23, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP

4

Overall experience was good, one campsite had trouble with the "dogs always on a leash" policy, had to remind them of the rules, no host on site to enforce the rules??

Richard R

Verified

November 23, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP

4

Overall experience was good, one campsite had trouble with the "dogs always on a leash" policy, had to remind them of the rules, no host on site to enforce the rules??

Daniel H

Verified

November 19, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: UPPER LOOP

4

Stayed in the same spot as last year for veterans day weekend, but this time the placards weren't updated for badin upper loop since October 11th, no host on site, and there were squatters in our reservation. Luckily they chose to break camp and move on.

Daniel H

Verified

November 19, 2023 Stayed at: 030, Loop: UPPER LOOP

4

Stayed in the same spot as last year for veterans day weekend, but this time the placards weren't updated for badin upper loop since October 11th, no host on site, and there were squatters in our reservation. Luckily they chose to break camp and move on.

Peter B

Verified

November 9, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

no issues all was well

Peter B

Verified

November 9, 2023 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

no issues all was well

Jennifer C

Verified

November 7, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP

4

Stayed in site 10. If staying in a travel trailer, bring blocks you will need them!

Jennifer C

Verified

November 7, 2023 Stayed at: 010, Loop: LOWER LOOP

4

Stayed in site 10. If staying in a travel trailer, bring blocks you will need them!

Stephen E

Verified

November 6, 2023 Stayed at: 025, Loop: UPPER LOOP

4

The campground is in a very nice setting with nice campsites. There were a few problems with the facilities - the women’s shower didn’t work and the men’s room ran out of toilet paper. It would be nicer if they were cleaned more than twice per week

Alex K

Verified

November 6, 2023 Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOWER LOOP

4

Great! Showers needed some work but overall great time!

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.

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.

Nearby Campgrounds

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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