About Lake Powhatan
Number of accommodations: 71
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
Showers
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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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Brad H
VerifiedMarch 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Very pleasant woman at the check-in/check-out booth. Shower was a little low pressure. Sites were flat, clean, quiet.
William S
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Big John
Great campground with several loops and different options (some tent only spots, some with electricity etc.) in Pisgah National Forest. Hiking and mountain bike trails nearby and Asheville, NC was a short drive away.
kynser N
VerifiedMarch 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Was a great place to stay !
Dana J
VerifiedMarch 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside
Site 045 = Double Site - This drive through site wasperfect for camping with our friends. It had two water, electric and sewer hook ups for our two campers. If we had gotten creative, we could have figured a way to park the rvs and still get both trucks out. Instead, we had one truck trapped between the two rvs with no way out...oh well. It worked out fine. The park staff was very friendly and informative. The park was lovely with walking trails, a beautiful lake and beach. Th. bathroom facility was heated and clean. It was close to Asheville and all that it has to offer.We will definitely be back!
Ed E
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful park. Nice spacing between sites, clean restrooms. Host when checking in was very friendly.
Will stop again if close to the area.
Ron H
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
We only stayed one night, but the grounds and campsites were very nice. The staff were helpful, too.
Scot H
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
I really enjoyed my time at Lake Powhatan. I reserved a camping site and there was a sign with my name on it which I thought was very nice. The campground was very clean and the Lake was beautiful. I would return.
Diane M
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground. Lots of hiking trails, nice little lake and close to shopping but you'd never know it. Wonderful friendly staff. A return stop for
sure. Good cell service AT&T and plenty of antenna TV for rainy days
Cynthia W
VerifiedMarch 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
The staff member that greeted us was extremely friendly and helpful. The sites are large, (at least ours was), and gave plenty of space between sites with plenty of trees. We've stayed here twice and really enjoy this campground. Lots of bike and hiking trails nearby.
Ozzy S
VerifiedMarch 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Bent Creek
Campsite 27 was a great, large campsite. Very close to bathrooms/showers, water spigot, and a short walk to the lake. Level area with plenty of space for 2 tents. Previous reviews said the bear box was installed backwards, but that is now fixed. Tons of hiking in the Powhatan area, and just a few minutes from civilization. Spotty cell service (T-Mobile).
Only issue was one of the two bathrooms' sinks was not functioning while we were there, but we heard that was getting fixed the day we were leaving.
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
