About Lake Powhatan
Number of accommodations: 71
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- 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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Brian O
VerifiedApril 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Great spot with helpful, cheerful staff.
Cathy R
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside
What a gem. Excellent staff. Sites are well spaced and clean. We had a full hook up site and loved it.
Linda C
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful wooded campgrounds. Clean bathroom is in the center circle without car access. Close to Biltmore. Saw hiking trails before entering campground. No cellular signals.
Sheila P
VerifiedApril 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: Hard Times
I like that when I came in late they had “Welcome Price” on the board with my campsite number listed beside of it and when I left they were smoking and said Thank you for joining us and have a great day! I will be back.
John V
VerifiedMarch 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground! We were at site 53 Lakeside which was a private, spacious and level site that was a quick walk to the lake. The campground’s proximity to Asheville made it convenient yet enabled us to stay in a peaceful and natural setting that felt more remote. I did get some spotty service on AT&T. Highly recommend!!
Greg L
VerifiedMarch 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Big John
What a great spot! I stopped here on my way from New England to Florida for a night. Clean, convenient, and just outside of Asheville. There were plenty of hiking/biking trails and too many quick day trip-type adventures to complete them all, so I rearranged my travel plans and spent two weeks there on my way back north. From exploring forest roads that lead to amazing views and some great breweries to navigating over, under, and around the Blue Ridge Parkway. Or, enjoy a day of hiking and still be able to make a dinner reservation in one of Asheville's incredible restaurants on time... This place really was a great base camp for all kinds of adventures. Plus, the staff was awesome, helpful, and quick with their smiles. I will be back often.
Alesha W
VerifiedMarch 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
We loved our stay here in March 2023! We love the campgrounds and the sites and love that hiking trails aren’t too far away. We loved walking down to the lake! We can’t wait to come back! Beautiful place and enjoyed all the forest around the campsite!
Francesca C
VerifiedMarch 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Everyone at this Campground who was extremely helpful and friendly. The bathrooms were very very clean and heated which was especially nice since the temperatures went down below freezing.
We really liked our campsite as access to the lake was just a walk away.
Charles A
VerifiedMarch 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Our campsite was private even in March. The site was clean when we arrived. The restrooms and showers were nearby, clean, and had plenty of warm water.
David A
VerifiedMarch 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Big John
Terrific campground and excellent campsites. Lots of space between you and your neighbors. The CG hosts were the best-very helpful and friendly. Really nice trails right in the park. Close proximity to Asheville and Hendersonville and everything those towns have to offer. We’d definitely stay here again.
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
