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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
Christopher J
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Campsite was very clean. Around the lake at site 22 could be cleaned up.
Christopher J
VerifiedJanuary 24, 2021 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Campsite was very clean. Around the lake at site 22 could be cleaned up.
Ronald P
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Short but enjoyable!!
Ronald P
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Short but enjoyable!!
Jason B
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Unfortunately, someone else was in our reserved site when we had arrived. We were able to find a vacant site, that actually had more privacy, so we didn't make a big deal about it. Additionally, we visited the camp host's site during their posted business hours, but they did not respond to our repeated knocks on the door. Overall though, it was a good experience. Clean, comfortable campground with great views!
Jason B
VerifiedJanuary 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Unfortunately, someone else was in our reserved site when we had arrived. We were able to find a vacant site, that actually had more privacy, so we didn't make a big deal about it. Additionally, we visited the camp host's site during their posted business hours, but they did not respond to our repeated knocks on the door. Overall though, it was a good experience. Clean, comfortable campground with great views!
Linda T
VerifiedDecember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Beautiful day, quiet before Christmas
Linda T
VerifiedDecember 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Beautiful day, quiet before Christmas
Cheryl-Lyn C
VerifiedDecember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Had a wonderful time, can't complain about the site or the facilities offered (Shower, bathroom, that kind of thing.) However, we had a very hard time contacting the campground at all. We had to make a detour on the way and tried to contact the campsite to let them know we may not make it in time for the 4 o clock check-in. Called multiple times at the number provided and was never able to get anyone on the line. Luckily we arrived and our reserved site was still open, but it left us pretty worried on the remainder of the drive. So fair warning if visiting in busier times, as I can easily see someone unable to contact the host and their site being given to a First-Come-first-serve since some of the sites are marked as that.
I'm assuming the white trucks that would drive through the camp every once in a while were staff, but we didn't get a chance to stop them to ask. While it is nice to be checked on, it would be more assuring to know exactly who it is that's checking the sites.
TLDR:
Pros -
-A beautiful site
-Good clean amenities
-Nice trails, both on-site and with the neighbouring campgrounds (they all connect at some point)
-Fishing is good, but be prepared to lose a line or two if bank fishing
Cons-
Unable to contact site
Staff did not make themselves known if they passed through
Thankfully the cons are few, and my friends and I had a great time. Hoping to visit again next year!
Michael C
VerifiedDecember 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Everything was good just never sen host ,didn't know where to dump camper,so had to drive over to arrowhead campground, but overall was a good trip
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
