Arrowhead Campground

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OpenStatus

ReservableAccess

49Sites

45 ftMax rig

The place

Arrowhead Campground lies in the Badin Lake Recreation Area, a hub for outdoor activities in central North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. The variety of sites in the campground offer a comfortable stay for both RV and tent campers. The facility is open year-round and provides easy access to hiking, off-road vehicle riding, horseback riding, mountain biking, fishing and boating. Recreation Badin Lake Recreation Area offers many ways for campers to enjoy the lake. Popular activities include picnicking on the shore or swimming, boating or fishing on the water. Keep reading

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 Campsites are organized into one large loop with plenty of space for RVs or tents at each site. A few tent-only sites are situated on a smaller loop to the side of the main campground. Electrical hookups (50-amp, 30-amp or 110-volt outlets) are available at sites 12-45. Most sites are accessible. Sites are equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. The facility also provides hot showers and flush toilets. A dump station is located across from the pay station. A campground host is available for visitor assistance. Natural Features The campground lies in a dense forest of pine, oak and hickory 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.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 49

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
LOWER LOOP	001	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	002	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	003	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	004	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	005	standard nonelectric	26 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	006	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	007	standard nonelectric	45 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	008	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	009	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	010	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
LOWER LOOP	011	standard nonelectric	28 ft	—	yes
TENT LOOP	046	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	—	yes
TENT LOOP	047	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	—	yes
TENT LOOP	048	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	—	yes
TENT LOOP	049	tent only nonelectric	17 ft	—	yes
UPPER LOOP	012	standard electric	40 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	013	standard electric	32 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	014	standard electric	20 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	015	standard electric	40 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	016	standard electric	35 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	017	standard electric	36 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	018	standard electric	20 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	019	standard electric	12 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	020	standard electric	45 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	021	tent only electric	28 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	023	tent only electric	—	30
UPPER LOOP	024	standard electric	12 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	025	standard electric	24 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	026	standard electric	36 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	027	standard electric	38 ft	30	yes
UPPER LOOP	028	standard electric	28 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	029	standard electric	30 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	030	standard electric	26 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	031	standard electric	38 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	032	standard electric	24 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	033	standard electric	24 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	034	standard electric	24 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	035	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	036	standard electric	34 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	037	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	038	standard electric	38 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	039	standard electric	26 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	040	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	041	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	042	standard electric	40 ft	20/30/50	yes
UPPER LOOP	043	standard electric	30 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	044	standard electric	26 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	045	standard electric	40 ft	50	yes
UPPER LOOP	050	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—	yes

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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