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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Dylan B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
What you expect for camping. Bathrooms could have been nicer.
Eric L
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Hard Times
My first time there. I found the place a nicely spaced , well kept campground. Trails are very convenient and food is just down the road . I will come back....good job guys !!
Cheryl S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
Beautiful campsites with lots of room between sites. Great people at the entry who were helpful and friendly. My only complaint is with the showers. They were very clean and well maintained but the water pressure was so low the water barely makes it out of the shower head. Can something be done about that?
Kristen S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Loved our stay! All the staff were helpful and very nice! Loved how much space you have at each site. The price was very reasonable and you can't beat a full hook-up site. Would highly recommend.
Mario M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hard Times
The staff was wonderful!
chrys h
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek
really nice campground. shaded private sites. clean bathrooms and showers. walk to lake from campground. firewood and ice on sale. I really liked this campground.
Cassandra S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: Hard Times
Close access to mtb trails. Sites are quite close to each other. Very quiet campground. Free push button showers are adequate. They are upgrading the water system. Plenty of spigots throughout.
John B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Big John
Our stay was very nice. Clean restrooms and friendly staff. They are doing a great job managing the campground. Very convenient to Parkway and many restaurants and shopping centers. Not to mention great local breweries!
Juan V
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Wonderful spot, calm and quiet. Close to several trails both for hiking and mountain biking.
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
Disappointed in the lack of sites available with electric when many not being used. Why can't they be rented when no one is there? The place seems to be disorganized as all communication must go online and gate helpers can't help , 😞
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
