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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
John M
VerifiedJune 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Big John
Great place. Helpful staff and clean facilities.
Troy S
VerifiedJune 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground. Lots of hiking trails and the camp spots are not crowded. Employees and hosts were very nice. If you are looking for perfection, here are things that could be better...there were a lot of dogs and a decent amount of barking/noise (you'll get this most everywhere that allows pets...I get it). The mobile reception was terrible, so don't rely on it. We had Starlink, which helped a lot, but the beautiful tree canopy made finding a lot of open sky a challenge. We found enough to do basic functions...texting, checking email, etc. Voice calls were tough due to limited sky at our spot and most spots had a lot of tree canopy, so you sacrifice a little connectivity for the gorgeous setting. Finally, the bath and shower house in our loop (lake loop) didn't have much capacity. Thankfully, with a full hookup and a tankless water heater, we used our camper bathroom/shower and didn't need the public facilities. I'm told the beach bottom in the water is pretty mucky, although we did not use it. The lake is pretty though.
Those are, in my mind, minor gripes. Overall, probably the best spot we've camped at yet.
Elizabeth P
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
We love Powhatan. Sites are nice and the staff is so friendly. The only issue I have is wireless service. I know this could be a blessing or a curse. But, with family and job obligations, I so wish cell service was available/better.
Mark N
VerifiedJune 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Big John
Great site! The bathrooms are not as nice as other facilities, but are pretty good.
jennifer B
VerifiedJune 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Bent Creek
Very pleasantly surprised. My favorite of three national park campgrounds on this trip. Although i did not find a utility wash sink I was pleasantly surprised to have showers at our restroom, large private stalls, and working bear boxes. The facilities were well maintained, friendly staff, and ice and firewood for sale on arrival at the gate. excellent experience.
**bonus nearby 'in town' restaurants, conveniences, cell service and the stunning North Carolina Arboretum
Sandra L
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Site read nice and convenient to bathroom. Convenient to visit Ashville
Kipley P
VerifiedJune 2, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
Great relaxing weekend, enjoyed the hiking in around the camp ground, facilities where well maintained.
Jeff L
VerifiedJune 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Hard Times
Campsite is great and bath houses were clean. Will go back.
Thomas B
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Terrific campsite. Everyone working there was helpful and friendly.
Harold B
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground. Lots of room between campers. Very private for a campground. Convenient to Asheville.
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
