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.
Great Facilities and Amenities
Bbq
(28 of 34 campsites have Bbq)
Campfire Allowed
(33 of 34 campsites have Campfire Allowed)
Checkin Time
(All campsites have Checkin Time)
Checkout Time
(All campsites have Checkout Time)
Driveway Entry
(Majority of the campsites have back in)
Firepit
(33 of 34 campsites have Firepit)
Max Num Of People
(Up to 16)
Max Num Of Vehicles
(Up to 2)
Pets Allowed
(33 of 34 campsites have Pets Allowed)
Picnic Table
(33 of 34 campsites have Picnic Table)
Shade
(Majority of the campsites have full)
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.
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.
Permitted Equipment
tent-Up to 40ft
rv-Up to 40ft
trailer-Up to 40ft
vehicle-Up to 20ft
5th wheel-Up to 40ft
camper van-Up to 28ft
pickup camper-Up to 25ft
pop up camper-Up to 40ft
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.