About Lake Powhatan
Number of accommodations: 71
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
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- 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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Dean W
VerifiedMay 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Big John
Very nice and clean restroom’s
Linda J
VerifiedMay 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek
Mountain bike trails are funny
Kathy M
VerifiedMay 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Lake Powhaten is close to Asheville, NC. Has plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails. Facilities are clean, staff is friendly. The sites are very private and well sized. Couldn't ask for anything better
Natalie V
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Amazing experience, beautiful grounds, clean facilities, and the fire wood we purchased actually burned unlike some other camp grounds , great location . Hosts where super friendly and nice we will definitely go back
elizabeth l
VerifiedMay 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 006A, Loop: Big John
This is a great campsite not too far from Asheville. Lots of hiking trails available and Bent Creek is an absolute mountain biking mecca! Right next to the Arboretum and Blue Ridge Parkway.
KATHERINE A
VerifiedMay 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Bent Creek
We always enjoy our camping trips at Lake Powhatan. There are running/hiking/biking trails within the campground, and nearby. The lots are well maintained and private. The bathrooms and showers are clean.
The NC Arboretum is right down the road, and Asheville is 15 minutes away.
Alisa H
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground
Donald B
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Big John
Campsite and grounds were awesome! The only problem I had was with the water supply not working. I mentioned it to the front gate personnel but it must have never been addressed. You had to really play with the handle and spout to get it to work.
Bruce S
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Very good trip this time, however the campers in the buddy sites in our loop were inconsiderate of all of the other campers.
April C
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Bent Creek
Lake Powhatan is relaxing and has bear boxes located right next to the tables for ease of getting food. Don is a nice guy who is there 8am to 8pm if you need help. Wonderful place! Loved the fishing too!
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
