Badin Lake
Reservoir in North Carolina · 5,275 acres · near Badin, New London, Pine Haven, Whitney
Badin Lake has 3 boat ramps listed as public.
Past algal blooms
Harmful algal blooms reported on this water (state reports compiled by U.S. EPA): 2021, 2022 and 2026.
state reports compiled by U.S. EPA · checked October 18, 2026
Boating rules
- No-wake zone · 13 zones on Badin Lake rule
From the boating rules map of North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, read October 18, 2026. A map of rules is a guide: the regulation's text and the posted signs govern.
Launches
- Circle Drive · Boat ramp · near New London · free
- Cove Boat Launch · Boat ramp · near Badin · free
- Lakemont · Boat ramp · near New London · free
Community
Where people who fish, boat and paddle Badin Lake talk about it. Lake associations, clubs and local groups will be added as we find them.