About Lake Powhatan
Number of accommodations: 71
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
Report Incorrect Information
Help us improve by reporting any incorrect amenity information for Lake Powhatan.
Rates, Sites & Availability
71 Sites Available
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
71 Sites Available
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Mark W
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Big John
Still a nice park but management seems lacking. Why are there Non-reservable full hookup sites empty when we could have been using them? #6 Big John, #31 Bent Creek... e.g. Doesn't make sense
Ashley P
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Clean, quiet, beautiful!
Randy C
VerifiedApril 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Nice wooded space we hiked around the loops to the lake. Friendly staff
David G
VerifiedApril 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
The spots were big enough for 2 vehicles and room between the spots. The bathhouses were the cleanest that we have seen anywhere. Close to restaurants and shopping. Friendly and knowledgeable staff.
James D
VerifiedApril 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 064, Loop: Hard Times
Nice campground but no cell service
Kenneth B
VerifiedApril 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
I tried leaving comments but this app is making it difficult
Scot S
VerifiedApril 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside
This was an amazing campground, and we enjoyed our 3 nights there very much! As others have mentioned our sites sewer connection was uphill from our camper which was a bit problematic, but we managed it by walking the hose to drain it. The downside were the showers, which worked very well if you were the wall, otherwise not so much. It was pretty much impossible to actually shower. Maybe they don't stay on top of this because it is mostly RV's in this loop, but we don't have a shower in ours. All in all we enjoyed our stay.
Another thing of note is the people working the gate can't really answer any questions about the area so plan to get information somewhere else.
Darlene B
VerifiedApril 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: Hard Times
Staff was super friendly, campground and bath houses were very clean. Always love coming here
Jessica R
VerifiedApril 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Bent Creek
Great spacious site! Close to bathrooms and water was right in front of site. Spotty cell service (T-Mobile) but was able to send and receive messages. Trail to the beach is close but it is a very steep trail down. Definitely will stay again when the weather gets warm!
Aaron H
VerifiedApril 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside
Campground was very quiet and nestled into the woods. Sites had plenty of privacy with foliage and trees providing barriers. Bath houses were clean and well kept. Staff were extremely friendly. The lake is very beautiful and plenty of trout being caught each morning by the experienced fisherman.
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
Nearby Campgrounds
Nearby destinations
Last updated: June 4, 2026
