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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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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
Suzanne M
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The campground is nice with good lake views. However during our stay the bathrooms were not cleaned & with Dennie products stuck to the floor. In the shower there was standing water in the area to change into dry clothes.
Tim H
VerifiedJuly 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Excellent campsite. Short walk to waters edge and beautiful view of the lake.
James D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Very nice campground. Sites right on the water. The bathrooms could use a little more attention though.
James D
VerifiedJuly 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Very nice campground. Sites right on the water. The bathrooms could use a little more attention though.
john m
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Great place to explore!!
john m
VerifiedJuly 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Great place to explore!!
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Site 18 is a short walk to the 5-mile Badin Lake trail and entry to the lake on your kayak or tube. The fire pit is very large and has a grate one could use to grill on. There is a separate grill one could use with charcoal briquettes. The tent space is very large, ample parking for multiple cars. The cardinals love the site - I had many visiting throughout my stay. I bought wood down the road at a gas station. Overall, an excellent place to camp!
Dana M
VerifiedJuly 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Site 18 is a short walk to the 5-mile Badin Lake trail and entry to the lake on your kayak or tube. The fire pit is very large and has a grate one could use to grill on. There is a separate grill one could use with charcoal briquettes. The tent space is very large, ample parking for multiple cars. The cardinals love the site - I had many visiting throughout my stay. I bought wood down the road at a gas station. Overall, an excellent place to camp!
Danny D
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Beautiful campsite on Badin Lake.No electric but water, toilets and showers.Level campsite with table and grill.Fishing was super.Host(Krystal) was very nice and helpful.
Danny D
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Beautiful campsite on Badin Lake.No electric but water, toilets and showers.Level campsite with table and grill.Fishing was super.Host(Krystal) was very nice and helpful.
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
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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: June 4, 2026
