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Badin Recreational Area

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Swimming, fishing, and boating draw campers to this free day-use area along Badin Lake in Stanly County. The site includes a beach with public lake access, a boat ramp, picnic tables, and trash cans. Pets are allowed on leash. One reviewer noted the gate closes at sunset or 8:30 p.m., whichever comes first, so overnight stays are limited to the boat ramp parking area. Campers interested in camping near Badin or nearby options like Badin Lake Campground will find fuller-service alternatives in the area.

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Map & DirectionsBadin Recreational Area is located in North Carolina near Badin

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Coordinates

35.429137095415626 N
80.11615743097683 W

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Overnight parking includes places that allow free one-night stays. Always confirm with local managers at commercial establishments. Please respect any posted overnight regulations.

Drive Time

57 min from Charlotte, NC
1 hr 4 min from Greensboro, NC
1 hr 8 min from Winston-Salem, NC
1 hr 16 min from Burlington, NC

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Reviews3 Camper Reviews - Badin Recreational Area

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3 Reviews

Michelle K.

Scout

Reviewed Aug. 17, 2022

Great family getaway(cheap)

We stayed for a week our first time in June double lot cost 40 dollars a night. Lot 6 perfect right across from bathrooms and showers. Yes showers! Lake was clean ,great for boating ,fishing, camp sights are large and nice , great swimming. Couldn't ask for better. We went back again in August and booking a site now for labor day. Can bring pets. Leash law in effect. No issues. No drinking allowed for us not a issue.

Site6/4

Month of VisitJune

Michael W.

Legend

Reviewed Jan. 12, 2021

Good for Daily

Came here because I couldn’t get to my original spot before dark. Good views and lake area. Has beach for swimming and fishing too. Didn’t see any toilets. Had pick nick tables and trash cans. Lots of parking, gate closes at sunset or 830 pm. Ever which comes first with no camping signs. Spent the night in boat ramp lot. Safety ? Had a high speed police chase at about 1pm on road beside it.