About Lake Powhatan
Number of accommodations: 71
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (581)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Powhatan is a lovely campground with clean, spacious campsites and beautiful scenery, making it a great spot for hiking and biking. The staff is friendly and accommodating, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Powhatan is a lovely campground with clean, spacious campsites and beautiful scenery, making it a great spot for hiking and biking. The staff is friendly and accommodating, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.
Review Summary
Gordon R
VerifiedOctober 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
Excellent campground. The hosts / staff were very helpful and friendly. Sites we nicely separated from each other.
Ken F
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful location. Clean site and restroom. Very helpful hosts
Kirsta G
VerifiedOctober 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John
Very close to Ashville and we used the park for an overnight before turning in our camper van amd flying out of Charlotte. Hot and clean showers. Sites had leaves blown out and picnic tables. Lots of trees for privacy and good waste disposal due to bears. Campground was full but things were very quiet. The front booth was staffed with a very kind and helpful man.
Mark T
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: Hard Times
Lots of great mountain bike and gravel road riding. Walk to the NC Arboretum and get in free.
Katherine P
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lakeside
Clean, spacious, private sites, w/FHU. Beautiful nature! Friendly staff.
Maria D
VerifiedOctober 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside
Host was really nice! Space was well maintained, showers were nice! Family friendly campground with awesome people.
They also have wood onsite that you can buy for $10!
Dean M
VerifiedOctober 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Love being “in the woods” yet so close to so much in the great Asheville area. Roomy comfortable site with FHUs. Nice! A bit too expensive given it is a public campground.
Tom L
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hard Times
Great area
Debbie D
VerifiedOctober 21, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John
Big campsites, clean bathrooms and lots of hot water in the shower. Friendly Staff and excellent trails accessible from the campground.
Kathleen D
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: Hard Times
Beautiful campgound, tons of hikes and mountain bike trails nearby. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lake not much of a factor. Would definitely go back!
Location Lake Powhatan
Address:
375 Wesley Branch Road
Asheville, NC, 28806
United States
From Asheville, take I-26 to exit 33. Go south approximately 2 miles on State Route 191 to the Lake Powhatan Recreation Area sign. Turn right and follow signs to the campground.
Lake Powhatan Campground is accessible via I-26, with exit 33 located approximately 2 miles from the campground on State Route 191.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.4817 / -82.63
Elevation: 686 feet
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
