About Lake Powhatan
Number of accommodations: 71
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Showers
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- 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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Susan K
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
The staff was wonderful and the site clean and private.
Jamie W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Bent Creek
Very nice bathrooms and lot sizes
Kimberly G
VerifiedOctober 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Great weekend!
Excellent facilities, site, staff, camp hosts and trails.
Todd E
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: Hard Times
Nice campsites - good tree cover and privacy between sites. All the guests were respectful. The only significant issue was plugged toilets and toilet doors that would not lock, making privacy a big issue.
Casey B
VerifiedOctober 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hard Times
We’ve camped here for years in the Hardtimes Loop. We may have been lucky enough in years past to have only shared the loop with tents and campers that were plugged in. This year the loop was filled out with small campers w/ generators that really provided a lot of noise pollution.
Ann H
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
We always have a great time at Lake Powhatan. Between the Blue Ridge Parkway and the charming town of Asheville, there are always things to do in addition to camping. But we always try to allow some time to enjoy the campground itself. We like to hike, stroll around the campground roads, or just hang out in our camp, reading or talking under the trees. It's a beautiful place to escape the world!
Helen S
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
Great spot at #15, if you're willing to dry camp. Easy to get into, water spigot nearby. Great access to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
Terry E
VerifiedOctober 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Very quiet park. Nice trails. Helpful staff at front gate.
Mark M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Big John
Nice campground. Clean facilities.
Audrey M S
VerifiedOctober 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lakeside
+perfect. Love Powhatan
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
