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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Jamie C
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Busier than I expected. Not many sites available to choose from. The site we ended up with was nice. The showers and restrooms are well kept. The water could have been hotter but very grateful for the amenity. Welcoming and helpful staff. Nice work!
Peter C
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 090, Loop: Hard Times
Weather was great, no fire due to the statewide burn ban, campground was a bit loud
Anthony G
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 006A, Loop: Big John
The campground is awesome! The sites are spaced reasonably apart, so youβre not stacked right up against other campers. Each site is spacious and well maintained. During my stay, they were in the process of installing new bear boxes on freshly laid cement pads at every site.
There are sufficient water stations and dumpsters throughout the campground, so youβre always in close proximity to running water and waste disposal.
All of the hosts and staff were very friendly and polite.
I am only giving 4 stars because of an issue with Recreationdotgov, not the campground itself. I was completely unaware of the statewide burn ban when reserving my 5-night stay. Nothing during the reservation process informed me of the burn banβno notice on the website, no complimentary email, nothing until I checked in at the campsite.
I do take partial responsibility for not knowing, but I also feel this is something Recreationdotgov should clearly communicate before reservations are made, because it would have changed my itinerary. I likely would have moved my reservation to Tennessee, where campfires were permitted.
Aside from that, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely stay here againβand most likely will in the future.
jeff m
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 096, Loop: Hard Times
Great campground, the guests could use a small camp store for essentials.
Aravind S
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 097, Loop: Hard Times
Had a fantastic camping experience at Lake Powhatan Campground. The sites were clean, well-spaced, and surrounded by beautiful forest, which made it feel peaceful and private. The lake was perfect for relaxing, and the trails nearby were great for hiking and exploring. Facilities were well maintained, and the best part was warm showers. Overall atmosphere was calm and family-friendly. Definitely a great spot to unwind and enjoy nature β weβll be coming back again.
Tim P
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lakeside
Easy entering. Staff at gate was friendly
Robert A
VerifiedApril 12, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 020, Loop: Big John
Campground was clean and quite, everyone was very polite and made out stay nice. Look forward to coming back!
John P
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful park. Sites are nicely separated. Staff was super friendly. Itβs about an 20 minute drive into Asheville. Only disappointment was the lakeside loop was not anywhere close to the lake. I had pictured being able to see water from our site. It was about a 1/2 mile walk to the lake.
I would definitely stay here again.
Karl M
VerifiedApril 10, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 091, Loop: Hard Times
Amazing place, wonderful people, great amenities. Sites were clean and comfortable. Lots of fun activities!
Ali D
VerifiedApril 9, 2026 β’ Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Amazing park . Staff where friendly and helpful at all time . Planning to go back again next year .
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
