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Arrowhead Campground

USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near East Troy, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
49overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Year-roundseason (agency text)
45 ftmax RV/trailer length
41named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (58.3 mi)
57.9 mibike trails within 5 mi

How it compares

  • With 49 sites it is the #23 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 18 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 50% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (45 ft).
  • Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (33 electric sites).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 48 of 49 sites; campfires allowed on 49 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Charlotte ~46 mi, Raleigh ~84 mi, Blacksburg ~125 mi.

Site mix

Tent-only6
Electric33
Accessible48

Amenities & rules

Fire pitsGrillsPicnic tablesTent padsPets allowedTentsRVs/trailers48 accessible sites

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Badin Lake0.0 mi4.9USFS
Lake Trail0.3 mi1.2USFS
Leslie Trail0.3 mi1.1USFS
Big Rock Loop0.4 mi1.0USFS
Josh Trail0.4 mi1.7USFS
Tony Trail0.5 mi1.6USFS
Todd Trail0.5 mi1.9USFS
Indian Trail0.6 mi1.1USFS
Megan Trail0.6 mi1.7USFS
Blackburn Trail0.9 mi2.0USFS
Fraley Trail1.0 mi2.0USFS
Greg'S Loop1.0 mi1.3USFS

+ 29 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

57.9 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 57.9 mi

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Badin Lake0.0 mi4.9UnratedUSFS
Lake Trail0.3 mi1.2UnratedUSFS
Leslie Trail0.3 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Big Rock Loop0.4 mi1.0UnratedUSFS
Josh Trail0.4 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Tony Trail0.5 mi1.6UnratedUSFS
Todd Trail0.5 mi1.9UnratedUSFS
Indian Trail0.6 mi1.1UnratedUSFS
Megan Trail0.6 mi1.7UnratedUSFS
Blackburn Trail0.9 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Fraley Trail1.0 mi2.0UnratedUSFS
Greg'S Loop1.0 mi1.3UnratedUSFS

+ 27 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingSwimming SiteVisitor CenterWater SportsWildlife Viewing

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Badin Lake Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
0.8NC—34 — 40 ftyes Reserve39 (56.4 mi)
Badin Lake Group Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
0.9NC—3 — yesyes Reserve40 (56.7 mi)
Canebrake Horse Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
1.2NC—28 E 50A 85 ftyes Reserve42 (64.7 mi)
Morrow Mountain State Park Campground
Morrow Mountain State Park
1.9NC$20–$45 (NC schedule)— — yesyes Reserve39 (56.4 mi)
Art Lilley Campground
National Forests in North Carolina
2.2NC—— — —— First-come43 (66.6 mi)
Uwharrie Hunt Camp
US Forest Service
2.7NC—8 — —— ?43 (72.0 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview 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 mile… read the full description on Recreation.gov