Lake Powhatan

This is for site 53 only. We stay at Lake Powhatten 6-8 times a year.

It's a tough backin for larger rigs. We have a 40 ft. 5th wheel and it was slightly challenging. I am an experienced with backing into to tough areas. Not a skill issue.

The site was quite overgrown which limited the usable space.

As always there is no data and very limited cell service.

Otherwise same as usual. Great trails. great place.

While we enjoyed the park and the hosts ... it was very nice that it was FHU and one reason why we chose it.

The main path for the loop is TOO narrow to back in one's camper w/o getting off the road. The main sign to the park is in the shadows of the trees and can't be seen till right upon the sign ... and the signs back out on the main drag could use better turn arrows for first timers.

This is a great campground. Very clean restrooms and showers along with the sites. Overall very well taken care of.tye staff was super nice, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We would definitely stay there again.

Site 42 had cell service and limited internet using us cellular. Nice campground and great camp host

It’s a pretty campground, but we had issues. The staff in sites near ours sped around the campground despite signs saying to go slow. We had kids riding bikes and it was dangerous with fast moving vehicles. We also had difficulty with the bathrooms. They were constantly without toilet paper and the doors kept locking requiring us to ask for assistance. Once they were unlocked, we were told we were the ones locking them in purpose. It was ridiculous.

Would recommend. Great place peaceful beautiful sites right on the lake.

First let me say that we love this campground and stay here 2-3 times a year. It’s hard to get a site on the full hookup Lakeside Loop though so be prepared to book early with the six month rolling reservation window in mind. I don’t remember the exact number of sites on that loop. Low 20s? But two are host sites, one is tent only, one is a double site, and one is “held back” for fire service, etc. Limited supply equals high demand. The vast majority of sites are very private and you’ll often feel like you’re the only person there. On most sites, the sewer hookup is at the back. And on some it’s uphill, making it impossible to use (water doesn’t flow uphill). A sidewinder doesn’t help because it’s only 9 inches or so high. So be prepared to use the dump station. If you don’t require hookups, there are some beautiful sites on the other loops. Big John in particular has some great sites! The bathhouses are very nice and spaced to be convenient to most sites. The road into the campground has some tight, blind curves that might be a bit of a challenge for big rigs. Take it easy and you’ll be fine. The location could not be better for enjoying all that Asheville has to offer and it literally adjoins the NC Arboretum property. And there’s a Blue Ridge Parkway entrance right next to the Arboretum entrance too! Keep in mind that only a portion is open at this time due to storm damage. Going north, it’s closed just past the Folk Art Center. Going south, it’s closed just a few miles (5-10?) past the entrance near the campground. Enjoy!

Beautiful quite clean place

Tent pads are always full of rocks and uncomfortable so I highly recommend some sort of sleeping pad if you’re going to camp here. The surrounding hiking trails and sights are definitely worth the trip.

were only here overnight did use any aminities