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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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- Showers
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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
Will W
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Water at the bath house was stone cold. Not Much use for a cold shower when cold out side. The bathroom doors would slam shut at all hours of the night and kept my wife up most of the night. The worst part was the septic smell at our site. I’m not sure if it was full or just always smelly but it was the day’s we were there.
I love Uwharrie and this was my kids first trip out there. Next trip I will camp primitive. As I usually do. The only reason I splurged on the camp ground was for the amenities. And well those amenities were fairly poor.
Jorge I
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 002, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Very clean and peaceful place. Very safe and the campground employees are very friendly.
Matthew L
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Love camping here, I choose a spot right on the water, which gave me a great pass time of fishing, and the amenities are perfect for me and my family.
Stephanie C
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 028, Loop: UPPER LOOP
The camp master was very helpful. I've camped here several times. Lots of things to do from off roading, shooting, watersports and much more.
Amy S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Do not recommend summer camping, there is not any access to swimming.
Amy S
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: UPPER LOOP
Do not recommend summer camping, there is not any access to swimming.
Daniel S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: UPPER LOOP
I had a perfect spot where it was a short walking distance to the lake to go swimming. Commodities were kept, and the area was really clean. I cant wait to go back!
Daniel S
VerifiedJanuary 15, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: UPPER LOOP
I had a perfect spot where it was a short walking distance to the lake to go swimming. Commodities were kept, and the area was really clean. I cant wait to go back!
Phuok K
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Smooth reservations, camp site was in good order. Property was clean, patrolled and safe
Highly Recommend
Janet P
VerifiedJanuary 10, 2020 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: LOWER LOOP
Awesome site! Quite and plenty of space.
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
