Openings · last 7 days
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Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-233912
When Badin Lake Group Camp reopens
Badin Lake Group Camp's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
7
Openings · last 90 days
7
Only 7 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027 · of 3 monitored sites
Of the 549 tracked site-nights (Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027): 492 open for online reservation · 53 reserved · 4 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
10.4% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 492 of 549 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Nov 2, 2026 – May 3, 2027Not open online10.4%
Open site-nights492 / 549
Reserved (of online inventory)53 / 545
Weekday openings301
Weekend openings191
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 301 fall on weekdays and 191 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Nov 2026 – May 2027January holds the most room. 93 of 93 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 3 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thanksgiving | THU Nov 26 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Nov 27 | 2 | Open | |
| SAT Nov 28 | 2 | Open | |
| Christmas | THU Dec 24 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Dec 25 | 3 | Open | |
| New Year | THU Dec 31 | 3 | Open |
| FRI Jan 1 | 3 | Open | |
| Memorial Day | FRI May 28 | 0 | None open |
| SAT May 29 | 0 | None open | |
| SUN May 30 | 0 | None open | |
| MON May 31 | 0 | None open |
Thanksgiving: 2 sites are available for the complete three-night stay. Christmas: 3 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. New Year: 3 sites are available for the complete two-night stay. Memorial Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| B | 166 |
| C | 164 |
| A | 162 |
The 3 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Nov 2, 2026 snapshotNext open dateThu · Nov 5
Next open weekendFri · Nov 27
The next bookable night is Nov 5; the first open weekend starts Nov 27. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
492 open site-nights across 3 sites at Badin Lake Group Camp, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 22 2-night, 22 3-night, 13 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Nov 8 at site A.
All 3 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| B | Not recorded | None | 166 | 110 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23, Nov 24 +154 more |
| C | Not recorded | None | 164 | 96 nights | Nov 5, Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22 +152 more |
| A | Not recorded | None | 162 | 69 nights | Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10, Nov 11, Nov 12, Nov 15, Nov 16, Nov 17, Nov 18, Nov 19, Nov 22, Nov 23 +150 more |
About Badin Lake Group Camp
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.
3 monitored sitesNo hookups3 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 50
Getting there
From Troy, North Carolina, take State Highway 109 north for 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, following signs to the Badin Lake Group Camp.
Kings Mountain Point Rd, Troy, NC 27371
BoatingCampingFishingHikingHorseback RidingHuntingSwimming SiteWater SportsWildlife Viewing
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Badin Lake Group Camp?
Reservations for Badin Lake Group Camp are made through Recreation.gov. The current snapshot shows substantial availability: 492 of 549 tracked site-nights are open (89.6%), though availability can change. Campsite Sniper has also detected 7 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Nov 2, 2026 18:20 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Badin Lake Group Camp?
Campsite Sniper detected 6 site-date openings at Badin Lake Group Camp in the last 7 days, 7 over 30 days and 7 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Badin Lake Group Camp?
22 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Nov 8 at site A. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which month has the most availability at Badin Lake Group Camp?
January 2027, with 93 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 93.
When is the next open date at Badin Lake Group Camp?
As of the Nov 2, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Thu, Nov 5 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Nov 27. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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