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
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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Johnathan F
VerifiedApril 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Big John
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Jason N
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Hard Times
Friendly staff, Bathrooms and showers where well taken care of. Only negative about the whole stay was the occasional aircraft landing /taking off at the near by airport. It did seam to quit around dusk
Mindy A
VerifiedApril 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lakeside
Camp sites are secluded with tree screens on both sides
Morris M
VerifiedApril 1, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
enjoyable
Kim B
VerifiedMarch 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Big John
Great campground. Sites spaced out well. Nice to ride your bike or walk to the arboretum from the campground.
Shawn H
VerifiedMarch 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Loved the site we were in. Bathrooms clean. Staff was friendly. I think we'd come back to the park. Ice and Wood were a bit pricey, but you pay for convenience.
John M
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Big John
Clean restrooms. Quite campground
Chris B
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Very clean! Level site! Friendly Staff! Excellent place to get away from the busy city!
Tim M
VerifiedMarch 29, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John
We enjoyed our two night stay. Friendly and helpful staff. Great trail system for hiking, biking that connects to NC Arboretum. 20 mins from downtown Asheville.
Alan W
VerifiedMarch 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Bent Creek
It was, fun kids got to run around on their own as we felt it was safe for them. We saw a waterfall and we biked and hiked it was amazing 🤩
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
