Badin Lake Boat Ramp

The Badin Lake Boat Ramp, located in Stanly County near Troy, North Carolina, provides excellent access to a 5,350-acre reservoir on the Yadkin River. The ramp offers substantial facilities including 40 trailer parking spaces, 5 single vehicle spaces, 3 universal access spaces with dock handrails, and a paved walkway with restrooms. This is an ideal launch point for kayakers, canoeists, and motorized boaters seeking to explore Badin Lake's 115 miles of shoreline.

The lake itself is well-suited for paddling, with relatively minor water level fluctuations and a maximum depth of 200 feet. Located adjacent to Uwharrie National Forest, the recreation area serves as a hub for outdoor activities including fishing, hiking, and water sports. Nearby campgrounds, including the Badin Lake Group Camp and Arrowhead Campground, are available for overnight stays. A hiking trail is accessible from the parking area bulletin board, making this site convenient for multi-day paddling trips.

To reach the ramp from Troy, take State Highway 109 north for approximately 10 miles, then turn left onto Mullinix Road (County Highway 1154) for about 1.5 miles. The facility welcomes both motorized and non-motorized craft year-round, making it a versatile access point for various paddling adventures in central North Carolina.

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...

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.

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