Badin Lake Campground
Open year-round. Reservations available through Recreation.gov. Sites 17 and 19 are first-come, first-served only. Alcohol and fireworks are prohibited.
Catfish Lake Road Closure
Catfish Lake Road will be closed at its intersection with US 70 from Monday, June 8, through Friday, June 12, to allow crews to install a drainage pipe as part of the R‑5777C project, the statewide effort to upgrade US 70 to interstate standards from Raleigh to Morehead City. During the closure,…
Cliffside Lake Closure
Please be advised that The Cliffside Lake Recreation Area will be closed until further notice due to a maintenance issue. Van Hook Glade Campground Remains OPEN and unaffected. We apologize for the inconvenience.
FS Road 225B Closed to All Traffic
The Pisgah Ranger District on Pisgah National Forest is conducting stream improvements for fish passage due to Helene storm damage on Forest Service Road #225B. Improvements include removing culverts to create a natural bottom ford. For public safety the road is temporarily closed to all traffic,…
John Rock Overlook Parking Area Partial Closure
The Pisgah Ranger District of the Pisgah National Forest has partnered with The Pisgah Conservancy and the Blue Ridge Parkway on a project to create the Upper Falls Connector Trail— a new 0.9-mile trail originating at the John Rock Overlook parking area to access Graveyard Fields. Graveyard…
Connely Creek Road (NFSR 86) Closure
Connely Creek Road (NFSR 86) on the Nantahala Ranger District will be closed until October 2026 for road improvements. The closure will extend from the intersection of Cowee Bald Road (NFSR 70) to the intersection of Barkers Creek (NFSR 7062). Access to Cowee Bald will only be available from Macon…
Roan Mountain Fire Restrictions
Fire restrictions are now in effect for the Roan Mountain area of Appalachian Ranger District due to heightened fire danger caused by Hurricane Helene. The fire restriction is in effect on all National Forest System land from Hughes Gap to Doll Flats on the Appalachian Trail.This…
Pisgah National Forest Driving Safety Alert
Please use caution as you travel in and around the Forest. We have a lot of heavy equipment and repair crews in the area working on roads damaged during Hurricane Helene. Up to 2,000 tons of gravel are being placed EVERY DAY on our Forest Service roads through the summer and fall. That's around 60…
Paint Rock Closure
Effective through May 1, 2035, certain National Forest System lands in the Paint Rock area, located on the Appalachian Ranger District of Pisgah National Forest and the Unaka Ranger District of Cherokee National Forest, will be closed to protect cultural resources.This closure is intended to…
Appalachian Trail Detour- Iron Mountain Gap
The Iron Mountain Gap detour is now in place to route hikers around the final remaining 6 miles of closed section of the Appalachian Trail from about a mile south of the destroyed Cherry Gap Shelter to about a mile north of Iron Mountain Gap (approx. NOBO mile 360.6 to 365.9). The detour is mapped…
Hurricane Florence Closures- Croatan National Forest
Due to Hurricane Florence the following areas will remain closed on the Croatan National Forest: The Neusiok Trail from Pinecliff Recreation Area Trailhead to Pinecliff Equestrian Trail Detour Fishers Landing Recreation Area Flanner's Beach Picnic Area- from posted fence to water's edgePinecliff…
Pisgah Camping Limitations
The following act is prohibited within 1000 feet of a road open to public vehicle travel on the Pisgah Ranger District in Buncombe, Haywood, Henderson, and Transylvania Counties in North Carolina.Camping is prohibited in any area not designated as a campsite depicted on the attached map. This…
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
Finger Lake Area Prohibitions- Nantahala Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Finger Lake Area on the Nantahala Ranger District of the Nantahala National Forest:Possessing a beverage, which is defined as an alcholic beverage by State law. 36 CFR 261.58(bb) Being in the area after sundown or before sunrise. 36 CFR 261.58(1)
Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor Regulations- Nantahala Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited within the Chattooga National Wild and Scenic River Corridor. This order applies to that portion of the Chattooga: National Wild and Scenic River Corridor within the Nantahala National Forest. Entering or being on the waters within the boundaries of the Chattooga…
Alcoholic Beverage Restriction on Fishers Landing- Croatan National Forest
Alcohol is prohibited within the Fishers Landing Recreation Area, specifically 1,500 feet from the shoreline of the Neuse River
Firearms Range- Nantahala National Forest
The following restrictions apply to shooting ranges on the National Forests in North Carolina listed below: Atoah Shooting Range Moss Knob Shooting Range Dirty John Shooting Range Panther Top Shooting Range Possessing a beverage that is defined as an alcoholic beverage by state law within…
Whitewater Falls Recreation Area Prohibitions- Nantahala Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Whitewater Falls Recreation Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping or establishing a campsite within the Whitewater Falls Recreation Area, the Foothills Trail, Whitewater River Corridor from NC Hwy 281 to the South Carolina State Line as…
Whiteside Mountain Recreation Area Prohibitions- Nantahala Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Whiteside Recreation Area Falls Recreation Area:Camping or establishing a campsite. Building and or maintaining a campfire.
Balsam Lake Day Use Area Prohibitions- Nantahala Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Balsam Lake Day Use Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping within and around the Balsam Lake Day Use Area, the Tom nMalonee Fishing Trail and Wolf Creek Fishing Trail. Building and or maintaining a fire or campfire. Being in the area…
Arrowood Glade Alcohol Prohibitions- Nantahala Ranger District
The following act is prohibited in the Arrowood Glade Picnic Area, on the Nantahala Ranger District, Nantahala National Forest: Possessing a beverage which is defined as an alcoholic beverage by State law.
Wayehutta ORV Area Prohibitions - Nantahala Ranger District
The following acts are prohibited in the Wayehutta ORV Parking Area, Jackson County, Nantahala National Forest. Camping or establishing a campsite within 500 feet of the Wayehutta ORV Parking Area. Building and or maintaining a campfire.Possession of an alcoholic beverage as defined by state…
Firearms- Croatan National Forest
Discharging a firearm within the Croatan National Forest is prohibited expect in the lawful taking of wildlife.
Alcohol Restrictions- Nantahala National Forest
Alcohol is restricted on the following locations on the Nantahala National Forest:Wayah Bald Tower and Picnic Area Fire’s Creek Picnic AreaBig Choga Dispersed Camping Sites Fire’s Creek Hunter’s Camp Dry Falls Recreational Area Jackrabbit Recreation Area Whiteside Mountain Recreation…
About
Badin Lake Campground offers a year-round retreat for campers seeking lakefront access in the Uwharrie National Forest. The campground sits within a dense forest of pines and hardwoods along the shore of 5,000-acre Badin Lake, providing both shaded sites and waterfront locations. The 35 non-electric sites are split between an Upper Loop (sites 23-35) and Lower Loop (sites 1-22), with each site equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, grill, lantern post, and tent pad. Facilities include flush toilets and hot showers in both loops, along with drinking water spigots throughout. A campground host is stationed at site 12. The campground accommodates both tent campers and RVs/trailers up to 40 feet, though site dimensions vary so checking individual site specifications when booking is advised. Popular activities include swimming, boating, and fishing for bass, bream, crappie, and catfish. A boat ramp is located 2 miles from the campground. The surrounding forest offers approximately 40 miles of non-motorized trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horseback riding, plus 17 miles of OHV trails open April 1 through December 15.
Directions
From Troy, North Carolina, take State Highway 109 north 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 and travel about 1 mile to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $20 - $40 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| uwharrie@usda.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (910) 576-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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