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King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground in North Carolina
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King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of October 2026, King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground is a campground in North Carolina with 1 campsite. King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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  • King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground is located at 35.4550ยฐ N, 80.0783ยฐ W.
people allowed on each site
75

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

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1 site open on Oct 2 at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 05:14 UTC.

Campsites at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground

  • Group 1
  • Accessible 1
  • Hookups 1

Amenities

  • restrooms

At a glance: Setting: Mountain ยท Access: Paved road.

Things to do: fishing, hiking, photography.

All sites at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Every site is in the KING'S MOUNTAIN POINT PICNIC PAVILION (NC) loop.

SiteTypeSleepsHookupsAccess
GS01 (Sun,M,T,W,TH,F,Sat)Group75ElectricAccessible

About King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground

Overview

King's Mountain Point Day Use Area is located on the shores of Badin Lake north of Troy, NC in Montgomery County. The biggest fishing hole in the Uwharrie National Forest is Badin Lake. This 5,350-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River was built in 1917 by the Aluminum Company of America (ALCOA) to generate hydroelectric power for the aluminum plant at Badin. The eastern shore borders the National Forest and the lake is well stocked with catfish, bream, largemouth, white and striped bass.

Recreation

The King's Mountain Point Day Use Area offers access to 4 accessible fishing piers, the Badin Lake Hiking Trail and a 0.5 mile paved, accessible trail around the day use area with splendid views of the lake. Additionally, there is a 9 hole, disc golf course. You can bring your own Frisbees or Discs or sign them out from our Day Use Host that is on site.

Facilities

King's Mountain Point Day Use Area offers a picnic shelter with 9 picnic tables and 3 large BBQ grills. There are 6 electrical outlets of 30 amps at the picnic pavilion, but no lights built into the pavilion. The pavilion is accessible and it has flush toilets located near this facility. Additionally, there are 3 vault toilets at the day use area.

Natural Features

This picnic shelter is located in a large field bordered by trees and is located on Badin Lake in the Uwharrie National Forest. This point is forested by mixed hardwoods and pines. This area has great fishing for all anglers to enjoy.

Rules and notices at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Throughout the year the Uwharrie National Forest performs prescribed burns. Some of these burns will be next to and around this recreation facility and may cause smokey conditions during the actual burning and for the days following the burns. Sometimes we do not make a decision until the very morning that we will be able to do the burn due to weather and staffing. If you have questions about the prescribed burning possibility please call the Uwharrie National Forest Ranger District office at 910-576-6391 for updated information.

The King's Mountain Point Day Use Area is open from 7 am to 10 pm each day.

Camping is Prohibited.

Horses are Prohibited.

Unlicensed vehicles are Prohibited.

Alcohol is Prohibited.

Fireworks are Prohibited.

There are flush toilets near the pavilion. There are several hydrants for potable water around the facility. The pavilion has electrical outlets. The pavilion is available by reservation only.

There are 34 individual picnic sites with pedestal grills around the day use area that can be used for free without reservations. There are 3 vault toilets around the facility.

You must clean up all of your trash and dispose of it in the trash cans provided at the recreation site.

There are 2 designated handicapped parking spaces near the pavilion. You can drop off your picnic supplies when you arrive, but then move your cars to a proper parking space if you do not have a handicapped parking pass.

There are 3 large grills located at the pavilion. The grills provided on site are for charcoal grilling. You must provide your own charcoal and clean out the grills before you leave. Make sure charcoal is cooled off before putting in trash receptacles. Talk to day use host about proper disposal of ashes and trash.

There are horseshoe pits, a Disc golf course, a 0.5 mile paved, accessible path around the site. You have to provide your own horseshoes and Frisbees / Discs. There is a large field next to the pavilion that can be used for volleyball, tag, etc.

There are 4 accessible fishing piers on site anyone older than 16 years must have a valid fishing license before fishing.

Directly access the Badin Lake Hiking Trail that is a 5.6 mile trail along the shoreline.

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground?

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

How do I find last-minute availability at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground have?

King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion (Nc) Campground has 1 campsites.

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