fees, RV limits, trails & mountain biking

Badin Lake Group Camp

USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Troy, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
3overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
Allowedmax RV/trailer length
40named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (56.7 mi)
54.5 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 3 sites it is the #85 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
  • There are 19 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 3 of 3 sites; campfires allowed on 3 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Charlotte ~46 mi, Raleigh ~84 mi, Blacksburg ~124 mi.

Site mix

Group3

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Badin Lake0.1 mi4.9USFS
Greg'S Loop Connector0.4 mi0.1USFS
Lake Trail0.5 mi1.2USFS
Greg'S Loop0.5 mi1.3USFS
Josh Trail0.5 mi1.7USFS
Blackburn Trail0.6 mi2.0USFS
Big Rock Loop0.7 mi1.0USFS
Leslie Trail1.0 mi1.1USFS
Indian Trail1.0 mi1.1USFS
Megan Trail1.0 mi1.7USFS
Todd Trail1.0 mi1.9USFS
Tony Trail1.2 mi1.6USFS

+ 28 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

54.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 54.5 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Badin Lake0.1 mi4.9UnratedUSFS
Greg'S Loop Connector0.4 mi0.1UnratedUSFS
Lake Trail0.5 mi1.2UnratedUSFS
Josh Trail0.5 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Blackburn Trail0.6 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Big Rock Loop0.7 mi1.0UnratedUSFS
Leslie Trail1.0 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Indian Trail1.0 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Megan Trail1.0 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Todd Trail1.0 mi1.9UnratedUSFS
Tony Trail1.2 mi1.6UnratedUSFS
Canebrake Loop1.5 mi0.4UnratedUSFS

+ 25 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Badin Lake Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
0.4NC—34 — 40 ftyes Reserve39 (56.4 mi)
Arrowhead Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
0.9NC—49 E 50A 45 ftyes Reserve41 (58.3 mi)
Canebrake Horse Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
1.6NC—28 E 50A 85 ftyes Reserve42 (64.7 mi)
Morrow Mountain State Park Campground
Morrow Mountain State Park
2.6NC$20–$45 (NC schedule)— — yesyes Reserve39 (56.4 mi)
Art Lilley Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
3.0NC—— — —— First-come43 (66.6 mi)
Uwharrie Hunt Camp
US Forest Service
3.1NC—8 — —— ?43 (72.0 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview 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. 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, … read the full description on Recreation.gov