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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
andrew t
VerifiedSeptember 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
Beautiful campground and super clean and neat. We only stayed 2 nights but will definitely be back for longer stay.
gregory f
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Easy check in. Great campground.
Laura S
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Loved being in the woods surrounded by the peace of nature but yet close to business amenities and the perks of having access to the NC Arboretum’s trail systems
Gary R
VerifiedSeptember 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground easy check in
Ashleigh S
VerifiedAugust 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 006A, Loop: Big John
Personnel at the gate are very friendly and helpful. I love that’s it’s super natural and quiet, even the beach area. Selling firewood and ice at the campsite was so convenient! Only took off 1 star since the water never really got warm or hot in the showers.
Chris D
VerifiedAugust 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Hard Times
The campground is beautiful and clean. I had an issue with my camper upon arrival. Don and Marissa went out of their way to help me, even though it was after hours. My son and I keep commenting on how friendly the staff were. Strongly recommended,
Terri A
VerifiedAugust 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
I enjoy it at Pow' and I can see improvements to the sites. The cost has gone up enough that i cannot afford to go as much as before. Please. No more price increases!
I look forward to trying to fish and be by the lake - I did not get to this time.
Catherine H
VerifiedAugust 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lakeside
The campgrounds are very nice. They are kept up and camp sites are a good size. The staff is friendly and helpful.
nicole d
VerifiedAugust 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Big John
Came all the way from south Florida! It was my first time ever camping! we did tent camping and i had the most amazing 9 days at Lake Powhatan. The campsite is beautiful! trees everywhere so it’s mostly shaded and cool! the bathhouse was clean and the showers were warm. I loved it so much! Can’t wait to be back.
Christopher J
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Hard Times
Great place and saw some wildlife this trip
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
