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Arrowhead Campground

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of October 2026, Arrowhead Campground is a campground in National Forests in North Carolina with 46 campsites. Arrowhead Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Arrowhead Campground is located at 35.4392° N, 80.0706° W.

people allowed on 43 of 46 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 16

Arrowhead Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (9 sites)Oct 4 (36 sites)Oct 5 (34 sites)

9 sites open on Oct 3 at Arrowhead Campground. Book one now, or pick your dates above and get an alert when a site opens.

As of 30 September 2026, 15:17 UTC.

Campsites at Arrowhead Campground

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Standard 40
Tent 6
Accessible 45
Hookups 31

What an RV fits

10–14 ft2 sites
20–24 ft7 sites
25–29 ft9 sites
30–34 ft4 sites
35–39 ft5 sites
40–44 ft11 sites
45–49 ft2 sites

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water
dump station

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, boating, swimming, hiking, offroad, horse riding.

All sites at Arrowhead Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
001	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	45 ft	-	Accessible
002	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	-	Accessible
003	LOWER LOOP	Standard	16	40 ft	-	Accessible
004	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	28 ft	-	Accessible
005	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	-	Accessible
007	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	45 ft	-	Accessible
008	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	-	Accessible
009	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	28 ft	-	Accessible
010	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	-	Accessible
011	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	28 ft	-	Accessible
046	TENT LOOP	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
047	TENT LOOP	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
048	TENT LOOP	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
049	TENT LOOP	Tent	8	-	-	Accessible
012	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
013	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	32 ft	Electric	Accessible
014	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric	Accessible
015	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
016	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	35 ft	Electric	Accessible
017	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric	Accessible
018	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	20 ft	Electric	Accessible
019	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	12 ft	Electric	Accessible
021	UPPER LOOP	Tent	8	-	Electric	Accessible
023	UPPER LOOP	Tent	8	-	Electric	-
024	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	12 ft	Electric	Accessible
025	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	24 ft	Electric	Accessible
026	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric	Accessible
027	UPPER LOOP	Standard	16	38 ft	Electric	Accessible
028	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	28 ft	Electric	Accessible
029	UPPER LOOP	Standard	16	30 ft	Electric	Accessible
030	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric	Accessible
032	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	24 ft	Electric	Accessible
033	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	24 ft	Electric	Accessible
034	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	24 ft	Electric	Accessible
035	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
036	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	34 ft	Electric	Accessible
037	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
038	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	38 ft	Electric	Accessible
039	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric	Accessible
040	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
041	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
042	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
043	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	30 ft	Electric	Accessible
044	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	Electric	Accessible
045	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	Accessible
050	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	20 ft	-	Accessible

About Arrowhead Campground

Overview

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.

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 on the water. 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

Campsites are organized into one large loop with plenty of space for RVs or tents at each site. A few tent-only sites are situated on a smaller loop to the side of the main campground. Electrical hookups (50-amp, 30-amp or 110-volt outlets) are available at sites 12-45. Most sites are accessible.

Sites are equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility also provides hot showers and flush toilets. A dump station is located across from the pay station. A campground host is available for visitor assistance.

Natural Features

The campground lies in a dense forest of pine, oak and hickory 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.

Rules and notices at Arrowhead Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Arrowhead 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.

Rates do not reflect pass discounts. Single Sites = $27/night; Double Sites = $54/night.

For Access or Senior Access Pass card holders, discounts only apply on the campsite fee on single sites. A person with an Access or Senior Access Pass can only get a discount on the actual campsite they are camping in. The pass holder cannot get discounts on multiple sites for the same dates. No discount on double sites. No discount off of electrical surcharge and are only on single sites.

Electrical hookup surcharges are not discounted. With pass, the total fee with discounts: Single Site $10 campsite fee + $7 surcharge = $17.

Campers must pay electric surcharge at all sites with electric hookups, whether or not they use electricity.

There are no water or sewer hookups at this campground. There is a dump station for potable water fill-up and dumping of gray water.

Campsites 20 and 31 are always non-reservable for first come/first serve campers who have to pay camping fees on-site.

Campsites 43, 44 and 45 are paved but if camper uses tents, air mattresses are recommended.

Campsites 1 through 11 and 46 through 50 are non-electric sites.

Campsites 12 through 45 are electric sites.

Off-highway vehicles allowed on designated trails only from Apr. 1 to Dec. 15; trail passes required for these trails. Unlicensed vehicles must be trailered to the motorized trail trailheads to access these trails.

Consideration of fellow campers is appreciated; for safety purposes, please keep off-highway vehicle use (including golf carts, dirt bikes, and other unlicensed vehicles) to designated roads and trails outside of the campground. Keep children and pets under control in the campground. Do Not approach people's campsites or pets without their permission.

Alcohol is Prohibited

Fireworks are Prohibited

If tent camping, tents can be set up in the wooded area around and next to their campsite and not encroaching into other campsites. Must follow directions from camp hosts.

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Arrowhead Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Arrowhead Campground?

Arrowhead Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 46 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Arrowhead Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Arrowhead 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 Arrowhead Campground have?

Arrowhead Campground has 46 campsites.