Waterfront · Sleeps 12 · Boat Slip Included
Reserved boat slip included with every stay
1 kayak and 1 canoe available for guests
Arcade games + board games inside
Pet-free home · Service animals welcome
1 hr from Charlotte · Uwharrie National Forest
About the Property
Recently renovated and sitting right on the water at the back of Whipowill Family Campground, Lakeside Retreat House is one of the largest waterfront rentals on Badin Lake. Three bedrooms, two bathrooms, sleeping 12 — with a reserved boat slip, a kayak and a canoe, and a waterfront deck with views across the lake toward Uwharrie National Forest.
Photos coming soon — property recently renovated
What's Included
Reserved boat slip Included
Your own slip at the campground dock
Kayak & Canoe Included
Available throughout your stay
Waterfront back deck
String lights · Badin Lake views
Outdoor dining · Seats 12
Charcoal grill
Waterfront location
Cornhole
Campground amenities
Fire pit · Waterfront seating · Dock
Arcade games
Multiple machines
Board games
Three 65" Smart TVs
Plus one 46" TV
Outdoor Bluetooth speaker
Deck-mounted
Streaming-ready TVs
Sign into your own accounts
Fully stocked kitchen
Cookware, dishes, utensils
Keurig Duo coffee maker
Pod + full carafe
Dishwasher
Washer & dryer
Brand new combo unit
Keyless entry
Linens & towels for 12
Pack-n-play & high chair
Baby-friendly setup available
High-speed WiFi
Pet-free home
No pets · Service animals welcome as required by law
Setting the Right Expectations
Lakeside Retreat House sits inside a working family campground. We want you to know exactly what you're booking so there are no surprises. Guests who understand this setting tend to love it — and come back.
Shared waterfront areas — the boat dock, fire pit, and waterfront patio are shared with other campground guests. During summer weekends you'll likely see families and campers enjoying the water nearby.
Peak weekends are lively — June through August weekends have more activity around the property. Think families, boats, and campfire evenings. It's a community atmosphere, not a private resort.
Weekdays & off-season are quiet — noticeably quieter than peak weekends. You'll often have the waterfront nearly to yourselves on a Tuesday in October.
Genuinely family-friendly — the campground atmosphere is friendly, unhurried, and oriented around families and the outdoors. If that sounds like your kind of trip, you'll feel right at home.
The Area
Situated in Montgomery County at the edge of Uwharrie National Forest — one of the most underrated outdoor destinations in the NC Piedmont.
Swimming, fishing, boating, kayaking — right at your doorstep
Hiking, paddling, picnics, and lake access
ATV trails, hiking, hunting, off-road adventures
Small-town charm, local dining, historic sites
One of the largest natural-habitat zoos in the world
CLT airport, dining, shopping, nightlife
Nightly Rates
$275
$350
$450
$450
2-night minimum · 3-night minimum on peak weekends & holidays · Cleaning fee applies · Boat slip, kayak & canoe included · No pets (service animals welcome)
Visiting a friend or family member staying at the campground? Ask about our direct booking rate — camper guests receive priority access and a reduced nightly rate. Call or email us to reserve.
Reserve Your Stay
Ready to book?
Reserve directly — no platform fees, flexible communication, and priority access for Whipowill camper families.
Call (704) 464-2246Also listed on Airbnb · Direct bookings save on fees