Arrowhead Campground
National Forests in North Carolina — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: EAST TROY, NC, NC
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$54 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (415 reviews)
Season: Year-round
Arrowhead Campground lies in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a hub for outdoor activities in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest. The variety of sites in the campground offer a comfortable stay for both RV and tent campers. The facility is open year-round and provides easy access to hiking, off-road vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and boating.Campsites are organized into one large loop with plenty of space for RVs or tents at each site.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Flush Toilets, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Camp Host, Fishing
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/arrowhead-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Arrowhead Campground offers year-round access to Badin Lake Recreation Area in Uwharrie National Forest with diverse activities including fishing, boating, hiking, and mountain biking. At $20/night, it's an affordable base for exploring central North Carolina's outdoor recreation hub.
Wildlife alert: Osprey observed in the area — watch for these fish-hunting raptors near Badin Lake. Big Brown Bats are also present in the region.
Insider tips for Arrowhead Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with high demand and only 49 sites Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups despite Electric Hookups being listed as an amenity Direct access to Badin Lake for fishing and boating activities from the campground
Skip Arrowhead Campground if: You need full RV hookups — facility has no hookups at most sites. You require guaranteed availability during peak season — federal campgrounds require advance booking.
Best time to visit Arrowhead Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round with no seasonal closures listed.
Nearby campgrounds: Badin Lake Campground (TROY, NC), Badin Lake Group Camp (TROY, NC), Canebrake Horse Camp (TROY, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Arrowhead Campground
Cell signal at Arrowhead Campground (EAST TROY, NC): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Arrowhead Campground lies in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a hub for outdoor activities in central North Carolina’s Uwharrie National Forest. The variety of sites in the campground offer a comfortable stay for both RV and tent campers. The facility is open year-round and provides easy access to hiking, off-road vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and boating.Campsites are organized into one large loop with plenty of space for RVs or tents at each site.
Verified facts
RIDB / Recreation.gov official databaseAmenities
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with high demand and only 49 sites
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups despite Electric Hookups being listed as an amenity
Direct access to Badin Lake for fishing and boating activities from the campground
Campground operates year-round with no seasonal closures listed
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
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 left and travel about 2 miles, following the signs to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — National Forests in North Carolina fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at National Forests in North Carolina before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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