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28 sites
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4 sites
About Badin Lake Campground
Number of accommodations: 32
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2026 Season availability
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This campground is open year round, providing flexibility for your stay.
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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.
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
Vicki R
VerifiedOctober 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: LOWER LOOP
A beautiful, quiet place to relax at camp. We unfortunately only had one night but plan to go back for a longer visit. We are told the zoo is a great place to visit from this campground but they were closed for cleaning so we missed out. All in all, a great stop and hope to get back there soon.
Damian F
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Campsite we had was great! Loved the hikes in the area, bathrooms were pretty decent. Only turn off was how close sites are to each other. Wish it was a tad more private. Over all I will 100% be coming back with the family!
Damian F
VerifiedOctober 19, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Campsite we had was great! Loved the hikes in the area, bathrooms were pretty decent. Only turn off was how close sites are to each other. Wish it was a tad more private. Over all I will 100% be coming back with the family!
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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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.
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.
Elevation: 160 feet
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
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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: September 8, 2026
