Badin Lake Campgrounds in Uwharrie National Forest

So, we had our first family camping trip this weekend, and it was really a lot of fun! Badin Lake Campgrounds are 2 hours north west of Fort Bragg. It was an easy drive both ways. We considered this our "test run", so we only went for one night to see how our boys (3 years and 7 months) handled it.


Badin Lake was truly beautiful. It's camping in the sense that you're outdoors, but there are bathrooms and showers, that seem to be cleaned everyday. Each campsite has a grill, a fire pit and an area for your tent. Ours was surrounded completely by trees. Some had some grassy area around them (which we'll try to get next time so our 3 year old can run around). Check in is 4pm, and checkout is 2pm. We loved that b/c we were able to go for a nice hike in the morning. A lot of people brought boats with them, so there was a lot of boating on the lake. I'd imagine that there is an area where you can enter the water walking, but we didn't see this. To make reservations, and for more info, go to http://www.recreation.gov You have to make reservations 3 days in advance online, or you can call after that. They do take walk-ins, but I would only try to do that during the week. There is a "host" (older guy who talks to much :o) who lives on one of the campsites, in a camper. He has maps, and firewood.


I'd be happy to answer any questions anyone might have.

Has anyone ever been camping at MWR's Smith Lake? We're thinking of trying that next, since it's SO close.

I hope everyone enjoys their Father's Day tomorrow!