Campground

Badin Lake Group Camp

National Forests in North Carolina · TROY · North Carolina — managed by USDA Forest Service

Books out fast — 1 of 4 weekends we sampled are sold out
Badin Lake Group Camp campground
Photo: Recreation.gov

Weekend availability at Badin Lake Group Camp

Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 3, 6:45 PM PT

Sold out 4 of the next 6 weekends — exactly when cancellation alerts earn their keep.

  • Fri, Nov 6
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 13
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 20
    Sold out
  • Fri, Nov 27
    Limited
    2/3 sites
  • Fri, Dec 4
    Open
    3/3 sites
  • Fri, Dec 11
    Sold out

Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.

How booked is Badin Lake Group Camp?

as of November 4

Weekends book out well ahead here — 1 of the 4 Saturdays we sampled, as far out as Jan 2027, are already sold out. When a site frees up it's gone again within minutes, so people watch Badin Lake Group Camp and hear the instant one opens for their dates. Weekdays still have room — for now.

Weekends (Saturday night)

Nov 7Sold out
Dec 5Open
Jan 2Open
Jan 30Open

Weekdays (Wednesday night)

Nov 11Open
Dec 23Open
Jan 27Open

Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.

Campsites & amenities

Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.

Campsites
3
Group Standard No Hookup

About this campground

Overview Badin Lake Group Camp offers a fun, relaxing place for clubs, families and other groups to rest and play in the Uwharrie National Forest of central North Carolina. The recreation area is a hub for outdoor activities such as hiking, off-road vehicle riding, hunting, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and boating. The group campground is open year-round and can accommodate groups of up to 50 people per site. Recreation Groups have easy access to many recreational opportunities at Badin Lake Recreation Area. The lake shore is the perfect place to watch the sunset or enjoy an afternoon picnic. The lake has plenty of calm water for swimming, boating or fishing for bass, bream, crappie and catfish. King's Mountain Point, just 1 mile from the group camp, has four accessible fishing piers, miles of shoreline and a nice swimming area. A boat ramp is located 2 miles from the campground. Back on land, 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 Badin Lake Group Camp offers three campsites for up to 50 people each, organized around a single loop. Each site has tables, grills and tent pads. The facility is equipped with flush toilets, vault toilets, showers and drinking water. The facility does not offer electrical hookups or a dump station.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.

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, following signs to the Badin Lake Group Camp.

Elevation
589 ft
Contact
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National Forests in North Carolina office

Activities

  • SWIMMING SITE
  • WILDLIFE VIEWING
  • WATER SPORTS
  • HUNTING
  • HORSEBACK RIDING
  • FISHING
  • CAMPING
  • BOATING
  • HIKING

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