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Badin Lake Campground, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map

Badin Lake Campground is located in the Uwharrie Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (1 hr 7 min east of Concord, NC) with an elevation of 527 feet. There are a total of 34 campsites including 4 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 30 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails, floating sports.
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Badin Lake

182 reviews
Total sites: 34
Available Today: 23 FF*
Available this Weekend: 1
Booking Window: 6 months

527 ft
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Campsite Reviews (182)

4.2 out of 5

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@BRIANC8885365 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #22
Lovely park.
@SamGB72267CB92 · Camped on May 17, 2025 at Campsite #2
I really enjoyed staying at the Badin Lake Lower Loop Campground. I had access to bear-proof trashcans, bathrooms, and showers with warm water, which made cleaning off and refueling after a long day of dirt bike riding nice and easy. If you can get down by the water, its a beautiful lake.
@RobertM1452522 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #14
Normally when I stay at my favorite site in the lower loop of Badin Lake Campground it is fairly quiet. This past weekend when I stayed the site next to me ( a single site ) had five vehicles, three large dogs ( none on a leash ), four tents ( one on a tent pad ), and eight people. They were loud and actually even set up a big screen on the side of a large sun shelter they had put up ( along with the four tents ). They watched a very loud movie on that screen until about midnight. I never saw a campground host, I tried to call a number I had for a Ranger but evidently it is only a daytime number. Luckily it stormed bad and they packed up the next day. This campground is in terrible need of a campground host and a number should be posted somewhere in very large numbers for a Ranger. This is a very nice facility in a very nice location. It just needs to be managed properly. I camp at this campground several times a year and see it slowly declining. Hopefully in the near future whoever is in charge of the park will actually do their job. We will see.
@DanS6740969 · Camped on Apr 25, 2025 at Campsite #26
Campsite was clean. Washroom and showers were kept clean enough and everything worked. We had a pleasant stay.
@AmyB6929249 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #15
Nice trails. Beautiful lake. It would be good to have a general trail to the lake so you dont have to carry your kayak or SUP through an occupied campsite. Also, the womens shower is in terrible shape. The tile is falling off the wall and there is no shower curtain so the water floods the whole room and your dry clothes get sprayed.
@JoanneS5736173 · Camped on Apr 23, 2025 at Campsite #11
The road into the campground was gravel and miles long, but fairly smooth, not overly rutty. Partially shady site was beautiful right on the lake, a half minute walk to the water. Waters edge is eroded, so about 4 feet down, cant wade in. Sites had some privacy with foliage/trees between. Bathroom, clean, just up the hill next to the campground host, whose site is directly across from this site. Two hooks for hanging lanterns, table, fire pit with grate. Site had shade, and sun directly in the tent/table area. . For all shade, choose the site to the left (if facing the lake).
@Elizabeth5283A · Camped on Apr 15, 2025 at Campsite #6
It was the perfect spot for adventuring and relaxing! Our family had the best time!
@AdamR8344975 · Camped on Apr 11, 2025 at Campsite #21
The grounds were beautiful and peaceful. The lake was a nice view in the mornings and the ability to go trail riding and just go back to camp with out having to air back up was awesome.
@DillanH8C383EA · Camped on Apr 3, 2025 at Campsite #15
Cant bank fish!! Cant park boat on bank and camp. Requires driving to boat ramp multiple times a day. Loading and unloading back and forth back and forth back and forth down a looooooooong dirt road. Water was to far from camp spot. Mexicans stole our minnow trap Shower was broken wont be back
@RobertA1820332 · Camped on Mar 31, 2025 at Campsite #1
The camp was well laid out, with plenty of room between the sites. Facilities were very clean and looked after.
@RileyL7FFB8E60 · Camped on Mar 21, 2025 at Campsite #30
Wonderful campsite and great sized loop. Facilities were clean. The loop around Badin lake is beautiful, a moderate hike that had great views. Will be back!
@ShawnDeaD6962C · Camped on Mar 14, 2025 at Campsite #25
Pros:Nice grounds.Conveniently located between the bathrooms/showers and drinking water station.Bathrooms were decent. Toilet paper and hand soap was always filled.Heated shower rooms.Gathering firewood is allowed.Dogs are allowed off leash if they listen to verbal commands.Cons:Showers were dirty.There may be a shooting range near by. Thats all you could hear for the full day Saturday.
@RyanW7011906 · Camped on Feb 14, 2025 at Campsite #15
Beautiful area, great spacing between each plot, and the water front was just a little walk. The restroom and showers were close by and spotless. I couldnt have asked for anything more.
@DebeBC7F6E2503 · Camped on Dec 27, 2024 at Campsite #14
Avoid this campground, bathhouse was in horrible condition. Mens bathroom did not work, so the door is just locked. Womens bathroom was filthy and door did not lock, any everyone was using it because it was the only one available. The showers were filthy, no hot water, wall tiles broken or not there.
@CamHE4D4909EB4 · Camped on Dec 6, 2024 at Campsite #14
Beautiful camping area, very quiet and relaxing, nice restrooms
@DominicG747EC1 · Camped on Dec 6, 2024 at Campsite #11
Very clean site. Clean bathrooms. Site is sloped but mostly evens at the bottom. We enjoyed our stay.
@WilliamC221307 · Camped on Nov 25, 2024 at Campsite #7
Campground was quiet,clean,and very beautiful. The bath house was cleaned daily,and always stocked with toilet paper. Water was also always hot. The camp host was very friendly,and made sure all was well.
@IsaCF5852F8300 · Camped on Nov 23, 2024 at Campsite #29
Always a top notch experience. Well maintained facilities including hot showers.
@TomF2764999 · Camped on Nov 22, 2024 at Campsite #5
I rented campsite 005 in the lower loop. I didnt see any mention of this in the site description, but you cant get your vehicle completely down to the campsite like most sites there. The picture is incorrect too, its showing a different site. From where you park your vehicle, you have to walk a path 100-150 feet over uneven, rocky ground to get to the actual campsite. Not a huge problem, but I would have picked a different site had I known this. It would have been a lot easier to unload and load my vehicle if I hadnt had to make so many trips back-and-forth. Great view of the lake though and the bathroom/shower house and trash can were right across the road from the site.
@JessicaK101721 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #23
Great stay. Enjoyed the hot shower.
@SeanPAD073586E · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #16
Really nice campground with great facilities. I'll definitely be back.
@PaulO218333214 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #18
Badin Lake is a great place for fishing, hiking, canoeing, camping, and taking a relaxing weekend trip with the family. The bathrooms are pretty clean but there are not enough shelves to place your clothes in the shower stall so make sure to bring waterproof bags. This is a great place to visit when you have free time and I would come back for an 8th time but watch out for racoons and stray cats!
@NathanW5769902 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #29
Quit place, host was very helpful and did things to make camping more comfotable
@HeatherR735151 · Camped on Oct 31, 2024 at Campsite #3
Great space to enjoy nature and water activities. The scenery is gorgeous and the ambiance is cozy. The fall leaves were especially beautiful. Campsites are clean, bathrooms are accessible, and water is also pretty easy to access.
@KerryL9637776 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #22
The Badin Lake campgrounds are very well maintained. The bathrooms were very clean. Going in the fall after school starts again is great and it was relatively quiet. There is lots to do in the area. The only reason it got 4 stars was that I could not find any camp wood anywhere. Usually there are people selling it or the park has stacked up dead wood they have collected around the grounds. Only other issue is there are very few sites that actually have a view of the water. Book EARLY or you will never get one of them.

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