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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
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 🤩
Ferris A
VerifiedMarch 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Big John
Super cold in early March I recommend bringing a heater!
This trip was so unbelievably worth it. There's greenery in Lake Powhatan, unlike where I'm from in Northern Illinois. The lake was absolutely stunning. It was even more beautiful to stare at in the nighttime.
The bathrooms are heated and great quality!
Dave G
VerifiedMarch 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful area with miles of mountain biking/hiking trails and forest roads. Easy jaunt to NC Arboretum which is remarkable. Nice camping spot within the trees for some privacy. Bathrooms in great shape. Very nice gate people who called me when I left without my water regulator! :)
William S
VerifiedMarch 24, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Great hosts!
russell l
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside
Very nice campground! Bathhouse was clean and nice, fantastic location, lake is beautiful and there are miles of trails accessible from camp.
Greg S
VerifiedMarch 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Bent Creek
We have stayed at Lake Powhatan many times over the past 4 years and always enjoyed our stay. The first two nights of this visit were fine. Then On Saturday Night March 14 an outdoor club from Clarkson University arrived and set up in several campsites next to us. One site had 6-8 tents set up in it. Theses are sites that are not supposed to have more than 6 people. After dark the group was loud and using offensive language and playing music that impacted our experience. We decided to leave a night early from our stay.
Glenn G
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
Bathrooms were clean and heated which was awesome!!!
Stephanie S
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Loved it! Camp spots are shaded and spacious, providing more privacy than most campgrounds.
Kelley M
VerifiedMarch 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Bent Creek
Nice camping location and plenty to do we really enjoyed it!
Tonya A
VerifiedMarch 20, 2026 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful and very clean park. Only stayed for 1 night but would definitely come 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
