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Badin Lake Campground

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of September 2026, Badin Lake Campground is a campground in National Forests in North Carolina with 32 campsites. Badin Lake Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Badin Lake Campground is located at 35.4485° N, 80.0787° W.

people allowed on 29 of 32 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 3 largest sites: 16

Badin Lake Campground reservations and next available dates

September 2026

October 2026

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Next Available Dates

Oct 3 (9 sites)Oct 4 (28 sites)Oct 5 (29 sites)

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

As of 30 September 2026, 20:37 UTC.

Campsites at Badin Lake Campground

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Standard 31
Tent 1
Accessible 3

What an RV fits

15–19 ft1 site
20–24 ft5 sites
25–29 ft8 sites
30–34 ft4 sites
35–39 ft4 sites
40–44 ft6 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 Badin Lake Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
001	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	22 ft	-
002	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	25 ft	-
003	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	35 ft	-
004	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Accessible
005	LOWER LOOP	Tent	8	-	-
006	LOWER LOOP	Standard	16	20 ft	-
007	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	25 ft	-
008	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	Accessible
009	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	36 ft	-
010	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	36 ft	Accessible
011	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	-	-
013	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	30 ft	-
014	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	-
015	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	-
016	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	-
018	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	36 ft	-

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Access
020	LOWER LOOP	Standard	16	24 ft	-
021	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	24 ft	-
022	LOWER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	-
023	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	34 ft	-
024	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	34 ft	-
025	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	28 ft	-
026	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	-	-
027	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	-
028	UPPER LOOP	Standard	16	24 ft	-
029	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	30 ft	-
030	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	-	-
031	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	-
032	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	28 ft	-
033	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	26 ft	-
034	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	40 ft	-
035	UPPER LOOP	Standard	8	16 ft	-

About Badin Lake Campground

Overview

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. 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.

Rules and notices at Badin Lake Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 29, 2026. Check Badin Lake 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 discounts. Single Sites = $20/night; Double Sites = $40/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.

With pass, the total fee with discounts: Single Site $10 campsite fee .

Campsites 17 and 19 are always non-reservable for first come/first serve campers who have to pay camping fees on-site.

No electricity, water or sewer site hookups at this facility.

Alcohol is Prohibited

Fireworks are Prohibited

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.

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Badin Lake Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Badin Lake Campground?

Badin Lake 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 Badin Lake Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Badin Lake 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 Badin Lake Campground have?

Badin Lake Campground has 32 campsites.