Badin Lake Campground

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BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND
BADIN LAKE CAMPGROUND

Featured amenities

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Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

32 total sites

RV Sites

28 sites

Tent Sites

4 sites

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

Activities & Attractions

Nearby

Boating

Boating

Spring Summer Fall
Fishing

Fishing

Year-round
Swimming

Swimming

Summer

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
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Dec

Open year round

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

365 Days

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

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

Reviews (677)

What Guests Are Saying

Badin Lake Campground offers beautiful, quiet campsites with easy access to the lake and scenic trails, making it a popular choice for families and solo campers alike. Many visitors appreciate the peaceful atmosphere and respectful neighbors, with several expressing their intention to return. However, there are consistent concerns regarding the cleanliness and maintenance of the bathrooms and showers, along with issues related to parking and management that could be improved.

Review Summary

4.1
677 reviews
5
50.8%
344
4
25.7%
174
3
13.1%
89
2
4.6%
31
1
5.8%
39

Nicki H

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP

1

I hardly got any sleep. Someone in the next site ran a generator all night and said they were told by the person they made the reservation with that it was ok to run it all night. When they did turn it off during the day the whole campground cheered! Then it was back on at night!!

Nicki H

Verified

August 26, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: LOWER LOOP

1

I hardly got any sleep. Someone in the next site ran a generator all night and said they were told by the person they made the reservation with that it was ok to run it all night. When they did turn it off during the day the whole campground cheered! Then it was back on at night!!

Michael B

Verified

September 1, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER LOOP

1

Neighboring campers had their generator on all day and all night. No park employee was ever seen doing rounds of the campground, so we ended our weekend early to avoid sleeping to the loud sound of that generator

Michael B

Verified

September 1, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: LOWER LOOP

1

Neighboring campers had their generator on all day and all night. No park employee was ever seen doing rounds of the campground, so we ended our weekend early to avoid sleeping to the loud sound of that generator

Robert W

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

This is a gem in a hiding place. The best experience for us was hanging in the water of the access point

Robert W

Verified

September 13, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

This is a gem in a hiding place. The best experience for us was hanging in the water of the access point

Diane E

Verified

September 20, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Well maintained, lovely views, level site.

Diane E

Verified

September 20, 2024 Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP

5

Well maintained, lovely views, level site.

Danny D

Verified

September 21, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

Badin Lake Campground is well maintained with showers and toilets(clean) but no electric(no big deal for us).My grandson and I fished for two days catching bream from our canoe.The lower campground has closer access to the lake.A beautiful spot.We also go off-road Jeeping in the park.They have trails from beginner to bring on the rock crawling beast levels.

Danny D

Verified

September 21, 2024 Stayed at: 023, Loop: UPPER LOOP

5

Badin Lake Campground is well maintained with showers and toilets(clean) but no electric(no big deal for us).My grandson and I fished for two days catching bream from our canoe.The lower campground has closer access to the lake.A beautiful spot.We also go off-road Jeeping in the park.They have trails from beginner to bring on the rock crawling beast levels.

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.

Elevation: 160 feet

Distance to downtown

15 mi drive to downtown Troy (about 25 min)

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: September 8, 2026

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