Badin Lake Campground
National Forests in North Carolina — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: TROY, NC, NC
Price: From $20 per night
Price range: $20–$40 per night
Rating: 4.1 out of 5 (322 reviews)
Season: Year-round
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.Badin Lake Recreation Area offers many ways for campers to enjoy the lake. Popular activities include picnicking on the shore or swimming, boating or fi
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, Drinking Water, Showers, Dump Station, Electric Hookups, Fishing, Boat Launch
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Badin Lake Campground offers year-round waterfront camping in Uwharrie National Forest with direct lake access for boating, fishing, and swimming. The shaded forest setting and spacious sites accommodate both RV and tent campers.
Wildlife alert: Osprey active in the area—secure food and trash. Big Brown Bats present; avoid disturbing if encountered.
Insider tips for Badin Lake Campground: Book early—this is a federal campground with high demand and only 34 total sites Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups despite amenities like electric hookups being listed Plan water activities: boat launch, fishing, and swimming are primary draws with Badin Lake directly accessible
Skip Badin Lake Campground if: You need full RV hookups—most sites lack them despite the amenity list. You require guaranteed availability without advance booking—federal campgrounds fill quickly.
Best time to visit Badin Lake Campground: Year-round — Campground operates year-round per official data.
Nearby campgrounds: Badin Lake Group Camp (TROY, NC), King’S Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) (Troy, NC), Arrowhead Campground (EAST TROY, NC), Canebrake Horse Camp (TROY, NC).
Cell Phone Coverage at Badin Lake Campground
Cell signal at Badin Lake Campground (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.
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.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.
Verified facts
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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 34 total sites
Bring a self-contained RV or plan for tent camping; most sites have no hookups despite amenities like electric hookups being listed
Plan water activities: boat launch, fishing, and swimming are primary draws with Badin Lake directly accessible
Campground operates year-round per official data
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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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 right, then make a quick left and travel about 1 mile to the campground.
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- 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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