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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
Jason P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The open area of the sites are very small. It sits right on the lake but the lake front area is very swampy. Our site was not cleaned up, the fire pit was filled with ash, there were juice box wrappers and straw wrappers everywhere. The gravel that they use for the sites and road is mixed with something that is very ash like. It gets everywhere. I've stayed at plenty of places with gravel but nothing that is so dust producing. Where's the playground for the kids or beach ? I'd say this would be a good campground for hunters, but firearms aren't allowed. If you come and want an ok water front pick 9 or 13. Even though this places is closer to home, I don't think I'll be back, I'd rather drive further and have a better campground.
Regan H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Nice quiet campground with a beautiful lake. Clean bathrooms. Pretty walking trail around lake
Jason P
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The open area of the sites are very small. It sits right on the lake but the lake front area is very swampy. Our site was not cleaned up, the fire pit was filled with ash, there were juice box wrappers and straw wrappers everywhere. The gravel that they use for the sites and road is mixed with something that is very ash like. It gets everywhere. I've stayed at plenty of places with gravel but nothing that is so dust producing. Where's the playground for the kids or beach ? I'd say this would be a good campground for hunters, but firearms aren't allowed. If you come and want an ok water front pick 9 or 13. Even though this places is closer to home, I don't think I'll be back, I'd rather drive further and have a better campground.
Regan H
VerifiedSeptember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Nice quiet campground with a beautiful lake. Clean bathrooms. Pretty walking trail around lake
Andrea K
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Nice area and bathrooms
Andrea K
VerifiedAugust 20, 2022 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Nice area and bathrooms
Tammy D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Badin lake is our favorite place to vacation. There are a few things that have changed lately that concern me. I still recommend going here. It's a fun place to go boating, riding trails, or just relax.
Tammy D
VerifiedAugust 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 006, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Badin lake is our favorite place to vacation. There are a few things that have changed lately that concern me. I still recommend going here. It's a fun place to go boating, riding trails, or just relax.
David J
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOWER LOOP
My son and I had a great time. The campground was quiet and clean.
David J
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOWER LOOP
My son and I had a great time. The campground was quiet and clean.
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
