National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina
- Fee per nightnot confirmed
- Seasonnot listed
- RV length (some sites)Up to 45 ft
- Drinking waternot listed
- Electricyes
Also: Confirmed: showers, flush toilets, a dump station and online reservations.
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Amenities
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- Electric hookups 30 or 50 amp: what can run at once? Yes
- Drinking water Not listed
- Flush toilets Yes
- Showers Yes
- Dump station Yes
- Water hookups at sites No
- Sewer hookups Not listed
- 50 amp sites Yes
- Pull-through sites Yes
- Accessible sites Yes
- Pets allowed Yes
- Tent sites Yes
- RV / trailer sites Yes
- Reservable online Yes
Sites, fees and season
- Campsites
- 49
- Longest RV / trailer listed
- Up to 45 ft at selected sites (not every site; check access and your site)
- Elevation
- 571 ft
- Phone
- (910) 576-6391 (campground or managing office)
- At the sites
- Of 49 sites: 18 with 50 amp, 16 with 30 amp, 6 pull-through, 48 accessible, 49 with shade. Usual check-in 4:00 PM, check-out 2:00 PM. (official campsite list; check your own site when you book)
Fees are not listed in the official data. Check the official site before you go.
The listed length is the longest site; not every site fits that size. Confirm your site on the official reservation page.
Location and nearby campgrounds
Location on the map · Driving directions · 35.43917, -80.07056 (the official listing point; check the access road for large rigs)
No photo yetCanebrake Horse Camp1.2 mi straight-line · Electric hookups- No photo yetBandits Roost81.2 mi straight-line · Electric hookups
- No photo yetWarrior Creek82.0 mi straight-line · Electric hookups
See 2 more nearby
- Fort Hamby Park 82.5 mi straight-line
- Basin Cove Backcountry Camping 89.7 mi straight-line
Distances are straight lines, not driving routes or times.
Nearby services propane, EV charging, dump station, water
Propane
- Blossman Gas Inc 29.1 mi · Lexington, NC · propane fuelingMap · 336-248-5381
- U-Haul Moving & Storage - Thomasville 29.6 mi · Thomasville, NC · propane fuelingMap · 336-481-0348
- Centerview Hardware 30.7 mi · Kannapolis, NC · propane fuelingMap · 704-932-8236
Vehicle propane stations; many hardware stores, RV parks and campground stores also refill tanks - call first.
EV charging
- REVUP1 ELDORADO 2.8 mi · Troy, NC · 1 fast, ChargePoint NetworkMap · 888-758-4389
- Albemarle Ford 8.6 mi · Albemarle, NC · 2 fast, FORD_CHARGEMap · 888-357-1009
- Albemarle City Hall 9.4 mi · Albemarle, NC · 2 Level 2, Blink NetworkMap · 888-998-2546
Public chargers; check the network app for hours and prices.
Drinking water
- Canebrake Horse Camp 1.2 mi
At these campgrounds - bring your own hose for filling tanks.
Straight-line distances, up to 40 miles. Propane and EV charging: NLR Alternative Fuel Stations (U.S. Department of Energy). Dump station and water: the official data of nearby campgrounds.
From the official listing description, directions and rules
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. 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.
Weather forecast - next 7 days
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Climate by month
Average daily high and low and monthly precipitation, 1991-2020 normals from the NOAA station Albemarle - 7.8 mi away, station at 610 ft - about the same height as the campground. Long-term averages, not a forecast; the open season is listed separately above.
| Month | High °F | Low °F | Precip. in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 31 | 3.80 |
| Feb | 55 | 33 | 2.96 |
| Mar | 62 | 40 | 3.99 |
| Apr | 72 | 48 | 3.74 |
| May | 79 | 57 | 3.50 |
| Jun | 86 | 66 | 4.74 |
| Jul | 89 | 69 | 5.23 |
| Aug | 87 | 68 | 4.85 |
| Sep | 81 | 62 | 4.62 |
| Oct | 73 | 50 | 3.59 |
| Nov | 62 | 40 | 3.34 |
| Dec | 54 | 34 | 3.92 |
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Sources and data dates where every fact comes from
| Fact | Source | Fetched from the source |
|---|---|---|
| Campsites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Reservable online | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Tent sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| RV / trailer sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Electric hookups | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Water hookups at sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Flush toilets | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Showers | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Dump station | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| 50 amp sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pull-through sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Accessible sites | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Pets allowed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Longest RV / trailer listed | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Elevation | USGS elevation (EPQS) | Oct 27, 2026 |
| Official page | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Official reservations | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
| Phone | Recreation.gov (RIDB) | Oct 27, 2026 source updated Feb 25, 2026 |
Last successful data update for this page: Oct 27, 2026. That is when we last read the official sources - not a personal visit, and not the date the source itself changed (shown per fact above). Found something wrong? Report an error.