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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
Mason D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Campground flooded due to lack of maintenance. I understand the weather can not be controlled however, when your entire campsite is under 2 inches of water when you wake up because the dirt/gravel has been washed away it seems to be an upkeep issue.
Else S
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: LOWER LOOP
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Vanessa K
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP
We camp here on the lower part for the waterfront campsites. We’ve been here several times and this particular time there was an aggressive volunteer working. He followed us when we entered, watched us back in and before we were fully out of our vehicle, he was asking to see our confirmation email. He didn’t say hello or introduce himself. Then he started listing all the things we aren’t allowed to do. He stopped us from washing four plates at the water thing and said we had to take the water to our site and wash them there. He called the cops on a neighboring site too. I’m speculating but I think it was because there were too many vehicles...like 3 instead of 2. He made the stay a poor one. Next time, we are going to try to snag a site along the trails.
Vanessa K
VerifiedOctober 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOWER LOOP
We camp here on the lower part for the waterfront campsites. We’ve been here several times and this particular time there was an aggressive volunteer working. He followed us when we entered, watched us back in and before we were fully out of our vehicle, he was asking to see our confirmation email. He didn’t say hello or introduce himself. Then he started listing all the things we aren’t allowed to do. He stopped us from washing four plates at the water thing and said we had to take the water to our site and wash them there. He called the cops on a neighboring site too. I’m speculating but I think it was because there were too many vehicles...like 3 instead of 2. He made the stay a poor one. Next time, we are going to try to snag a site along the trails.
Caitlin L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Wonderful, clean site! Clean restrooms. Felt safe. Grateful for a campsite right next to the water so we could sit in our camping chairs and enjoy the sunset over the lake. Only issue we had was the noise from other campers after 11pm.
Caitlin L
VerifiedOctober 5, 2020 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Wonderful, clean site! Clean restrooms. Felt safe. Grateful for a campsite right next to the water so we could sit in our camping chairs and enjoy the sunset over the lake. Only issue we had was the noise from other campers after 11pm.
CHRISTOPHER H
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Campground was nice and quiet. The road in was kind of bumpy but ok. The camp host was great. He was very helpful and knew all about the the campground and surrounding areas..
A+ for the host.
CHRISTOPHER H
VerifiedOctober 4, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Campground was nice and quiet. The road in was kind of bumpy but ok. The camp host was great. He was very helpful and knew all about the the campground and surrounding areas..
A+ for the host.
Erin A
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The park was well taken care of and very nice.
Erin A
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOWER LOOP
The park was well taken care of and very nice.
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
