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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
Alex H
VerifiedFebruary 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground. In the forest with great trails. Great staff. Close to downtown Asheville and close to the Parkway. Best of both worlds. We camp here about twice a year, October/November and January/February. Beautiful but cold in February. Love it.
Nicholas J
VerifiedFebruary 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
It was a great experience. We traveled here from Florida during the winter time for a quick trip so our kids could see snow. The facilities were clean and it was a quiet stay. We even had mechanical issues and had to over stay our welcome, but the management understood and allowed us to stay long enough to get our camper back on the road. All in all, I would highly recommend.
Jeffery S
VerifiedJanuary 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Clean showers and restrooms!
David W
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Asheville is always a wonderful city to visit any time of year. And a stay at Lake Powhatan is perfect! We usually come in June and August every year for vacation, but this time we needed to come in January. Because of the time of year, it was not busy. It was too cold for most. Take a trip to downtown Asheville and enjoy to shops, restaurants and many breweries in the area. There are MANY outdoor activities to choose from.
William F S
VerifiedJanuary 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lakeside
The staff were excellent.
The changes are all positive.!
michele s
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Quiet and secluded yet only 15 mins from all that is happening in Asheville. Big sites with plenty of privacy.
William P
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Great location for hiking, clean restrooms, and the NICEST staff of any campground that we go to. Outgoing, friendly, courteous, energetic.
We've been coming here for years and it just keeps getting better.
...wish you'd ditch the yurts and and power to more of the sites though. There's only one loop with a bunch of power sites. I don't really need water/sewer but electricity is great to have.
Unna Y
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Peaceful and clean.
Martin M
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lakeside
Very nice size campsites with adequate space. Beautiful setting.
Jacqui L
VerifiedDecember 27, 2022 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful area. Trails directly behind campsite. Clean facilities if needed. Camp hosts are phenomenal. They communicate extremely well and routinely check sites for safety
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
