Badin Lake Group Camp
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.
This is the group site. Looking for the main campground? Badin Lake Campground, 34 sites, is 0.4 miles away.
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Site mix
| Group sites | 3 |
Site guide
3 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | Gravel | Full | 50 / 10 | Yes |
| B | Gravel | Full | 50 / 10 | Yes |
| C | Gravel | Full | 50 / 10 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | None |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
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.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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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.
| Nearest town | Troy, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.4514° N, 80.0728° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| RV sales & service | West Trades Unlimited ↗ | 15.3 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Bass Pro Shops ↗ | 36.9 mi |
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Camping at Badin Lake Campground in Uwharrie National Forest
Worth a stop
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.
- 1 miCove Boat Ramp ↗Boat launch
- 1.7 miFlintlock Valley Shooting Range ↗OHV / range
Trails nearby
- 0.4 miGreg'S Loop Connector0.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.4 miBadin Lake ↗5.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miLake Trail1.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miJosh Trail1.8 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.6 miGreg'S Loop1.4 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.7 miBlackburn Trail2.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
Birkhead Mountains Wilderness begins about 12 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 12 miBirkhead Mountains Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 5,065 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
Other campgrounds nearby
On the National Register nearby
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- Harrington-Dewar HouseBuilding · Holly Springs · 8.9 mi
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
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.
Guidebooks for North Carolina
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- Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea TrailFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Jim Grode, 2020Find at Bookshop.org
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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Badin Lake Group Camp?
Sites at Badin Lake Group Camp are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Badin Lake Group Camp?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 2:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Badin Lake Group Camp have?
3 sites, including 3 group sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I bring an RV to Badin Lake Group Camp?
Badin Lake Group Camp is listed for tents only.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Badin Lake Group Camp?
The facility is equipped with flush toilets, vault toilets, showers and drinking water.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp?
Yes, pets are allowed at Badin Lake Group Camp. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Badin Lake Group Camp?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Badin Lake Group Camp?
Groups have easy access to many recreational opportunities at Badin Lake Recreation Area. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Badin Lake Group Camp?
Troy, North Carolina. 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.
Source: Getting there
What if Badin Lake Group Camp is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Badin Lake Campground (0.4 mi), Arrowhead Campground (0.9 mi), and Canebrake Horse Camp (1.6 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby