King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion
Open — Open year-round, 7 days a week from 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. The picnic pavilion is available for reservations at $50 per use. The day use area has no entrance fee. One floating fishing pier is currently under renovation with completion expected in Spring 2027; shoreline fishing and other piers remain accessible.
Appalachian Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
Our staff on the Appalachian Ranger District, in cooperation with partners and volunteers, have made great progress clearing debris and repairing damage from Hurricane Helene on the Pisgah National Forest.
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
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.
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.
Grandfather Ranger District Hurricane Helene Updated Closures
The following recreation sites and trails remain closed:McDowell County:
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).
Kings Mountain Point Fishing Pier Closure
The fishing pier at Kings Mountain Point Day Use Area on the Uwharrie National Forest is closed till further notice due to storm damage. The Day Use area remains open and the three smaller accessible fishing platforms are available for public use.
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.
Max Patch Restrictions
Restrictions on camping, fires, animals, aircraft and bicycles in Max Patch area.
From Recreation.gov
Our floating fishing pier is currently being renovated with estimated completion in Spring of 2027. Some of the smaller standing piers may also be under construction during your visit. Fishing from the shoreline is allowed in the meantime, thank you for you patience and understanding.
About
King's Mountain Point Picnic Pavilion is located at the King's Mountain Point Day Use Area on the shores of Badin Lake in the Uwharrie National Forest. The pavilion sits on a hilltop overlooking this 5,350-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River, built in 1917 by ALCOA for hydroelectric power generation. The lake is well-stocked with catfish, bream, largemouth, white, and striped bass. The day use area features four accessible fishing piers (currently one floating pier is under renovation with completion expected in Spring 2027), a 9-hole disc golf course, and 34 picnic sites with grills and tables scattered throughout the point. A 0.5-mile paved, accessible trail circles the day use area, offering splendid views of the lake. The Badin Lake Hiking Trail also connects through this area. The peninsula is forested by mixed hardwoods and pines, providing shade and natural beauty. The pavilion is positioned in a large field bordered by trees, opposite the main day use area entrance. Paved parking for 50 cars is available, and the site is accessible from NC Highway 109 via paved and gravel forest roads.
Directions
From the north: Take NC Highway 109 South toward Troy. Cross NC Highway 49 and continue south approximately 8 miles to Eldorado. Turn right onto Mullinix Road (SR 1154). At the stop sign, turn right onto Forest Road 544 (McLean's Creek Road), continue to the next stop sign and turn right onto Forest Road 597 (Badin Lake Road). Take the first left onto Forest Road 597A and follow signs to the picnic pavilion on the hill opposite the day use area entrance. From the south: Take NC Highway 109 North from Troy toward Uwharrie. Continue north approximately 3 miles past the Uwharrie River and take the second left onto Mullinix Road (SR 1154), then follow directions above.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $35 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | — |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (910) 576-6391 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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