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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4.2 out of 5

5 star		52%
4 star		24%
3 star		14%
2 star		3%
1 star		5%

@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.

@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

@JAVIERM004F036 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #2

Great place. Clean restrooms and friendly rangers.

@AnthonyI892999 · Camped on Jul 10, 2025 at Campsite #33

Nice site

@MartinK4638996 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #30

Stayed at site 30 in the upper loop. You don't have to check in, if you reserve on-line, they'll have your name written on a whiteboard at the site. Site 30 was great with decent privacy, close to water, garbage and washrooms/showers. For firewood, there's no place to purchase on site. I passed several roadside stands selling firewood on the way in. There are many downed trees surrounding the site but if it's rained recently the wood will be wet.

@BRIANC8885365 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #22

Lovely park.

@TAMMYD6624967 · Camped on May 24, 2025 at Campsite #21

I have been going here for 30 yrs and I love it. It has always been a safe, enjoyable stay.

@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.

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