Troy, NC

Badin Lake Group Camp

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About this spot

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, 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.

Facilities

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.

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.

Nearby Attractions

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.

Typical weather

Badin Lake

Average water temperature
Average water temperature for Badin Lake, January through DecemberEach point shows the monthly average water temperature in degrees Fahrenheit.44°JJanuary: average water temperature 44°F46°FFebruary: average water temperature 46°F53°MMarch: average water temperature 53°F61°AApril: average water temperature 61°F67°MMay: average water temperature 67°F76°JJune: average water temperature 76°F81°JJuly: average water temperature 81°F80°AAugust: average water temperature 80°F74°SSeptember: average water temperature 74°F65°OOctober: average water temperature 65°F54°NNovember: average water temperature 54°F46°DDecember: average water temperature 46°F

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