Lakemont

The Lakemont access area, located near New London in Montgomery County, provides a convenient boat ramp for accessing Badin Lake, a 5,350-acre impoundment of the Yadkin River. This site offers 51 boat trailer spaces and 2 universal access spaces, making it well-suited for paddlers and motorized boaters launching kayaks, canoes, and larger watercraft. The access point is situated within the Badin Lake Recreation Area in Uwharrie National Forest, a popular hub for water-based recreation in central North Carolina.

Badin Lake is a calm, manageable paddling destination for kayakers and canoeists of various skill levels, as the impounded water creates flatwater conditions quite different from the Yadkin River's natural character downstream. The Yadkin is a large, powerful river with significant flow (average 5,225 cubic feet per second) and steep gradient in its headwater sections, but the dam creates stable, lake-like paddling opportunities. The recreation area also offers camping options and nearby facilities at Badin Lake Campground and other nearby campgrounds, making this an ideal base for a multi-day paddling trip.

The area is well-known for fishing and is accessible year-round. Paddlers should note that motorized boats use this lake, so staying alert for traffic is recommended, particularly during peak recreation periods.

Overview
Badin Lake Campground borders the lakeshore and sits within a shaded forest, offering a year-round retreat for swimmers, boaters and anglers in central North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. Badin Lake Recreation Area is a hub for the area's outdoor activities, and the campground offers spacious, waterfront sites for both RV and tent campers.Recreation
Badin Lake Recreation Area...

Overview
Badin Lake Campground borders the lakeshore and sits within a shaded forest, offering a year-round retreat for swimmers, boaters and anglers in central North Carolina's Uwharrie National Forest. Badin Lake Recreation Area is a hub for the area's outdoor activities, and the campground offers spacious, waterfront sites for both RV and tent campers.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 for bass, bream, crappie and catfish on the water. Anglers and boaters have the convenience of a boat ramp 2 miles from the campground.

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
The campground has two loops of non-electric sites, some of which lie on the shore. Each site is near drinking water and is equipped with a table, grill, lantern post, campfire ring and tent pad. Flush toilets and showers are located in both loops. No dump station is available. The upper loop sites #23-35 are unavailable from January 1 to March 12, 2020.
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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