North Carolina · published-coordinate region
Badin Lake Campground
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USDA Forest Service34Supported overnight records
2Published site categories
34Sites with a reported party limit
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A closer look at the campground
Overview
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.Recreation
Badin Lake Recreation Area offers many ways for campers to enjoy the lake. Popular activities include picnicking on the shore or swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish on the water. Anglers and boaters have the convenience of a boat ramp 2 miles from the campground.
About 40 miles of non-motorized trails are available for horseback riding, mountain biking and hiking, as well as 17 miles of motorized trails for off-road vehicle riding. The surrounding land offers both big and small game hunting.Facilities
The campground has two loops of non-electric sites, some of which lie on the shore. Each site is near drinking water and is equipped with a table, grill, lantern post, campfire ring and tent pad. Flush toilets and showers are located in both loops. No dump station is available. The upper loop sites #23-35 are unavailable from January 1 to March 12, 2020.
Natural Features
The campground lies in a dense forest of pines and hardwoods near the shore of 5,000-acre Badin Lake.
Winter temperatures range from the low 30s to upper 50s, while summer brings temperatures in the upper 80s and 90s and high humidity. The weather is pleasant in spring and fall, with high temperatures in the 60s and 70s.
Nearby Attractions
A theme park with a petting zoo, nature center and mini golf course lies just under an hour away and makes a fun day trip for families.
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Party limit
34
Vehicle limit
34
Vehicle length
30
Driveway entry
34
Shade
34
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The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
33
Tent Only Nonelectric
1
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
34 published campsite records
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View all 34 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 001 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 15 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 22 ft Fifth Wheel: 22 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 22 ft Pop Up: 22 ft Rv: 22 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 22 ft Trailer: 22 ft Vehicle: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 31 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 002 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 15 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 25 ft Fifth Wheel: 25 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 25 ft Pop Up: 25 ft Rv: 25 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Vehicle: 15 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 003 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 004 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 006 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 20 ft Tent: 20 ft Trailer: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 007 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 25 ft Tent: 25 ft Trailer: 25 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 008 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 010 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 43 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 011 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 013 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 014 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 016 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 26 ft Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 017 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 018 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 019 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 16 ft Tent: 16 ft Trailer: 16 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 020 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 27 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 021 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 56 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 022 LOWER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 023 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 36 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 025 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 28 ft Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 38 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 026 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 027 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 26 ft Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 34 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 028 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 24 ft Tent: 24 ft Trailer: 24 ft Numeric screening only | 16 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 029 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 030 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In Not reported | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 031 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 26 ft Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 28 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 032 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 20 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 28 ft Fifth Wheel: 28 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 28 ft Rv: 28 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 033 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 20 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 26 ft Fifth Wheel: 26 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 26 ft Rv: 26 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 26 ft Trailer: 26 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 034 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 20 ft Caravan/Camper Van: 20 ft Fifth Wheel: 40 ft Large Tent Over 9x12`: limit unknown Pickup Camper: 20 ft Pop Up: 40 ft Rv: 40 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Vehicle: 20 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 035 UPPER LOOP Source updated: 2025-12-07 | Standard Nonelectric | Car: 16 ft Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: 16 ft Pickup Camper: 16 ft Pop Up: 16 ft Rv: 16 ft Small Tent: limit unknown Tent: 16 ft Trailer: 16 ft Vehicle: 16 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
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