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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Roy C
VerifiedNovember 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Had a great and peaceful time.
Rodney C
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
Sites are private. Loved coming here, we look forward to returning. Camp host was so nice. Firewood is a bit pricey at $10 a bundle. Cell signal with T-Mobile was poor.
Doug K
VerifiedOctober 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
We love this place! And great news, they fixed the water pressure on the Big John Loop! The showers are fantastic now!
Dan H
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: Big John
This was a very peaceful place to spend some time. Staff was pleasant and helpful. I hope they're all okay and this facility isn't too badly damaged by the storm.
CHARLES R
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Hard Times
Our site (61) was a pull through but it was VERY tight. This campground has to be one of the quietest places that we have stayed (it was during the week and the place was just about empty). Cell service was marginal. All in all, a great stay and I would certainly stay here again.
Margie F
VerifiedSeptember 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
A good camping experience.
James C
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: Hard Times
The permanent tent sits on Hardtimes loop have attracted a noisy lot. Competing sites trying to blast music over the top of of each other and children spitting on pedestrians walking the loop. Dogs barking all night... I'll not be back.
Dennis B
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Hard Times
Hosts were great, campground was clean and peaceful.
Shari M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
The most peaceful experience I have had camping!
JUSTIN M
VerifiedSeptember 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 094, Loop: Hard Times
Friendly helpful staff at the gate with a nice clean campsite. Showers and restrooms were also clean which is a big plus!!
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
