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Badin Lake
Total sites: 34
Available Today: 31 FF*
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Booking Window: 6 months
Available Today: 31 FF*
Available this Weekend: 29
Booking Window: 6 months
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National Forests in North Carolina › Uwharrie Ranger District › North Carolina
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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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Campsite Reviews (211)
4.1 out of 5
| 5 star | 51% | |
| 4 star | 23% | |
| 3 star | 15% | |
| 2 star | 3% | |
| 1 star | 6% |
@Christoph37654 · Camped on Nov 30, 2025 at Campsite #22
Sites are so close together there is no privacy. There are various hiking trails that run right next to campsites, or between the lake and the camp sites. So instead of a nice view, you get to see dogs pooping, and hear rustling and noises going by your tent when you're trying to go to sleep. The onsite camp maintenance person was a Karen. He told me I had to turn by bluetooth speaker down, when it was barely up, and even if I had it up all the way it's literally only 3" in size and barely plays loud enough to even hear over someone talking. Plus the sign says quiet time is from 10pm and he was giving me grief at only 6pm... there were other people making way more noise, barking dogs, playing children, someone chopping wood... but my music was unacceptable... The tent pitch area is a square of garden timbers filled in with crush and run. I could feel the rocks all night long when I was trying to sleep, and I was worried they were going to put a hole in the bottom of my tent. The ground was so hard I ruined 4 tent stakes trying to hammer them into the ground. The view of the lake was kind of pretty, but everything else was terrible.
@JosephW2431488 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #10
Put on the map to help the hunters where are the gamelands
@JEANLUCL9F6355 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #31
Great experience!
@Jeremiahm85508 · Camped on Nov 28, 2025 at Campsite #25
I love dispersed camping, but these campgrounds were awesome. Warm shower and bathroom facilities, onsite trash and just a quick transit to get on the trails cant be beat. Mostly quiet with the exception of the loud group on the other side partying, but an adjacent camper yelled at them to be quiet and that ended that party.
@TomerLDC8B6AE0 · Camped on Nov 26, 2025 at Campsite #13
Campground and campsite was clean with no debris from previous campers.I wish you would add additional faucet for dish clearing.
@ThomasB3452376 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #7
Badin Lake Campground is a beautiful location alongside the banks of the lake. Its remote and a bit on the primitive side, which I appreciate. However, the toilet rooms and shower rooms leave much to be desired in the way of their upkeep and cleanliness. With a little effort and daily attention to Cleaning Im sure these Campground facilities could be more acceptable.
@RonI5252774 · Camped on Nov 21, 2025 at Campsite #5
The upkeep of the campground has become nonexistent. The tent pads are full of ruts, the fire rings are rusted out so bad they have become a fire hazard because they are not getting cleaned out. During the past 12 years our group has been camping at Badin lake campground a minimum of 1 time a year most years we have camped 2 times a year and the upkeep of the campground has become nonexistent.
@PatriciaC59210 · Camped on Nov 20, 2025 at Campsite #14
Good campground with most sites being fairly level. The bathhouse could use some work, given that we camped during the federal shutdown, so employees were scarce.
@RonI5252774 · Camped on Nov 20, 2025 at Campsite #6
The upkeep of the campground has become nonexistent. The tent pads are full of ruts, the fire rings are rusted out so bad they have become a fire hazard because they are not getting cleaned out. During the past 12 years our group has been camping at Badin lake campground a minimum of 1 time a year most years we have camped 2 times a year and the upkeep of the campground has become nonexistent.
@KatieFD899C8CB · Camped on Nov 15, 2025 at Campsite #8
FYI firewood must be purchased before coming into park. This information wasn't immediately obvious and camp host may not there to advise.
@TroyS7E16EF1AC · Camped on Nov 13, 2025 at Campsite #20
Fantastic camp site. Clean bathrooms. Great place.
@JamesPau57073C · Camped on Nov 10, 2025 at Campsite #11
Exactly what I was looking for. Campsite Right next to the water! We did a lot of Fishing, so getting to Camp, while on the Water, was Pretty Exciting!! The Showers and bathrooms were very essential! 2nd year going now and I can't wait for next Year !
@ThomasD1440460 · Camped on Oct 30, 2025 at Campsite #4
Great site, close to the bathrooms. Easy to pull in and you unload right at the site
@WillisHEEF936A · Camped on Oct 20, 2025 at Campsite #18
The campground and facilities were nice and the people surrounding me were nice. The lake provided a great view.
@RobertaF50C511 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #9
We spent last weekend at Badin Lake c.g. Spot #9 and it was fantastic!!!!! The site itself is wonderful, tight on the water. However, its a little tricky getting down to the water! Fishing was slow but there was a terrible storm there our first night followed by s very chilly morning. Still it was relaxing, quiet and clean. The restroom was meticulously clean with hand soap available! I usually bring my own because there isnt soap, so I was surprised! The trash was empty and the floor constantly clean. Kudos to the camp host! The showers were also clean. Just stand clear of the spigots until the water warms up! We had a great time.
@BusterS0C17DB1 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #22
Great location and enough in the woods to be away from everything!!!! These are primitive sites so bring enough poser and water and it is golden!!!! We really enjoy it.
@CharlieHF90C2C · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #32
Love this campground. Bathrooms were clean, showers wonderful.not our first time there, and not our last!!
@JayN3740177 · Camped on Oct 16, 2025 at Campsite #30
This lot is nice. Secluded, a short walk to the lake and trail, water spicket on edge of lot. Restrooms were very clean. Got there Thursday. Friday evening there were a good amount to kids with families that came in so that kinda broke the nature silence vibe. Overall its a great campsite Will return .
@WayneA9638064 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very peaceful and beautiful sunset and rise. Definitely will stay again.
@DonaldAF4AFF5F · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #10
Bathrooms werent cleaned regularly. Other than that everything was great!
@BrettD1244976 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #16
I stayed here in part just for pleasure and in part for a Uwharrie Jeep Jamboree. My campsite (#16) was clean and well-maintained, with bathrooms, showers, trash, and water all conveniently nearby. There was a nice little path from the back of my site that led to a trail along the lake side, very pleasant. Facilities were a a little worn (a few missing tiles in the shower, that kind of thing) but worked fine and were cleaned/stocked regularly during the week I was there. The tree cover at my site blocked direct sun from the tent/parking areas during the early morning and late afternoon, but was clear in the middle so the late morning/early afternoon light was unobstructed - I was able to set up a solar panel and get around 4 hours of good charging time on sunny days. The trees also provided a little bit of privacy with the neighboring sites. Minor detail but nice was that the gravel in the tend pad area was on the smaller/finer side, so I could go barefoot inside my tent in reasonable comfort. I'd definitely consider staying here again on future Uwharrie visits.
@KatieS8E8579C6 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #7
My partner and I really enjoyed this campground and found this site to be just what we wanted! Close to the waters edge with a short stroll through the woods and close enough to the bathroom and trash station.
@SandraF6033177 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025 at Campsite #7
We stayed on the lower loop of Badin Lake Campground. The area is really nice and peaceful. It was during the week so there were barely any people there. However, the second night someone showed up at the site next to us at 8:30 PM and proceeded to run a generator until 2am. My understanding was that no generators were allowed at the campground. Needless to say it ruined the rest of the stay so we decided to leave early. The camp host did nothing about it.
@AnnG5181461 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #7
We enjoyed staying again this year for our annual birthday celebration. Our daughter & her family enjoy this vacation so much.
@AvaCC64F35E92C · Camped on Aug 27, 2025 at Campsite #15
The showers are cold and you cant fish off the bank
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