Badin Lake Campground

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OpenStatus

ReservableAccess

34Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 34

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
LOWER LOOP	001	standard nonelectric	22 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	002	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	003	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	004	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	005	tent only nonelectric	—	—
LOWER LOOP	006	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	007	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	008	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	009	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	010	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	011	standard nonelectric	—	—
LOWER LOOP	013	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	014	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	015	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	016	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	017	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	018	standard nonelectric	36 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	019	standard nonelectric	16 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	020	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	021	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
LOWER LOOP	022	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	023	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	024	standard nonelectric	34 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	025	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	026	standard nonelectric	—	—
UPPER LOOP	027	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	028	standard nonelectric	24 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	029	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	030	standard nonelectric	—	—
UPPER LOOP	031	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	032	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	033	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	034	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
UPPER LOOP	035	standard nonelectric	16 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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