Arrowhead Campground

New London, NC

4.3(27 reviews)Book online

About this campground

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.

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.

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.

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.

What campers say

Arrowhead Campground offers spacious, tree‑screened sites with a secluded feel and easy access to nearby lake views and trails. Paved campground loops make driving straightforward, and many sites include electrical hookups, though site sizes and levelness vary so larger rigs may need leveling wedges. Bathhouses are generally maintained, but some visitors noted missing soap and occasional cleanliness issues. Water access can be inconsistent—spigots or dump facilities may be turned off seasonally or require adaptors—so plan accordingly. Overall it’s a quiet, well‑located spot with a few practical tradeoffs for big trailers or those needing reliable water/sewer hookups.

Our summary of 27 traveler reviews.