About Lake Powhatan
Number of accommodations: 71
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Lynne H
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Bent Creek
The campsites are spacious and private - ideal. I loved having the paths and lake nearby as well. The woman at the check in gate couldn't have been nicer - we'll be back.
Bridget F
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
We’ve been camping here for years.
Shirley M
VerifiedNovember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Enjoyed our visit there again. We needed a couple of days of relaxation.
Very peaceful except for the constant motors The camp workers, But it was quiet at night
GEORGE L
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
We felt we had campground to ourselves. Camp site very private. Staff very friendly.
Caroline L
VerifiedNovember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Big John
We've stayed at Lake Powhatan many times and have always had a great experience. The staff is friendly, the sites and bathroom are kept neat, and the quick access to excellent mountain bike trails are a major bonus. We'll definitely be back.
Tom T
VerifiedNovember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground on the lake with FHU.
Karen J
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Bent Creek
Like Powhatan is definitely our preferred campground! It's quiet, clean, and the sites are large enough to feel like you have a lot of separation from the adjacent camper.
Alexander B
VerifiedNovember 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside
Overall, my fiancée and I had a lovely time at Lake Powhatan. You can’t beat the proximity to Asheville, the scenery is beautiful, and the facilities are great for the most part.
Nancy B
VerifiedNovember 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground with well spaced sites. Our site had full hook ups and it was level and very pretty.
Thomas H
VerifiedNovember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
We stayed here post Helene. The campground was completely cleared of any downed trees as well as the road. The town still had no potable water but the campground ware is potable. Reliable electric. Some parts of Asheville still in tough shape but the businesses appreciated us being there to support them.
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 13, 2026
