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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
Rachel L
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Great camp site! Our site (#18) has direct lake access but it wasn’t flat like a beach to get into and it off the water. Some sites had that. Obviously not something the campgrounds can influence. Nice people. No one was loud late at night. Restrooms were fine, not the cleanest but still just fine for camping. We’ll definitely need back and try to book a spot with better water access and hopefully we won’t get a surprise rain shower!
Rachel L
VerifiedAugust 15, 2021 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Great camp site! Our site (#18) has direct lake access but it wasn’t flat like a beach to get into and it off the water. Some sites had that. Obviously not something the campgrounds can influence. Nice people. No one was loud late at night. Restrooms were fine, not the cleanest but still just fine for camping. We’ll definitely need back and try to book a spot with better water access and hopefully we won’t get a surprise rain shower!
Rick P
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Very clean campground and campsites. Camp host was very friendly. Lots to do nearby, campground hiking trails are easy and good for families with kids. Feels kind of like being in the mountains. If you're planning on staying in this area, this is the best campground to stay at in my opinion.
Rick P
VerifiedAugust 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Very clean campground and campsites. Camp host was very friendly. Lots to do nearby, campground hiking trails are easy and good for families with kids. Feels kind of like being in the mountains. If you're planning on staying in this area, this is the best campground to stay at in my opinion.
Laurie D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Our second time camping in lower loop. Very clean, nice walking path. Will certainly camp there again!
Laurie D
VerifiedAugust 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Our second time camping in lower loop. Very clean, nice walking path. Will certainly camp there again!
Alan R
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Campgound is very good with all basic facilities. There is a short path to a great water view. Unfortunately there were two large yellow jacket colonies in the tree roots. So after seeing that I avoided there. Recommend carefully getting rid of those critters, one colony looked like they could have been 'murder hornets'. The Swim area is small, unmarked and completely undeveloped; wouldn't take much to make it better, couple loads of sand, etc. It's a nice National Forest but improvements regarding access to Badin Lake would be welcome.
Alan R
VerifiedAugust 6, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Campgound is very good with all basic facilities. There is a short path to a great water view. Unfortunately there were two large yellow jacket colonies in the tree roots. So after seeing that I avoided there. Recommend carefully getting rid of those critters, one colony looked like they could have been 'murder hornets'. The Swim area is small, unmarked and completely undeveloped; wouldn't take much to make it better, couple loads of sand, etc. It's a nice National Forest but improvements regarding access to Badin Lake would be welcome.
Ronald H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: UPPER LOOP
My site was taken by some other couple and we were forced to take an inferior location. The music across the lake was blaring until we’ll past 11:00 pm. I will not return to this campsite.
Ronald H
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: UPPER LOOP
My site was taken by some other couple and we were forced to take an inferior location. The music across the lake was blaring until we’ll past 11:00 pm. I will not return to this campsite.
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
