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
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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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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 While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.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
CYNDY G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground. Convenient location for Biltmore and NC Arboretum.
Angela M
VerifiedJanuary 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Very friendly staff, clean grounds and facilities. Spots are spaced out well with ample privacy. Very close proximity to loads of hiking/biking trails. Great location near Asheville, arboretum, and Blue Ridge pkwy.
James S
VerifiedJanuary 9, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside
I've visited a few times now, and the hook-up sites have all been nice. Showers are clean and warm enough. Staff has been friendly.
Jim M
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
On our visit it was nice, quiet, and very clean. Now it was in the middle of winter, but that's when we like to go there. My only negative is, apparently as of the first of the year, the prices went up quite a bit. It's getting work camping is no longer affordable.
James A
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside
The site was exceptionally clean and prepared for our arrival. Deedee (check-in attendant) was especially welcoming and a highlight of our visit!
Mary J
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside
It was a wonderful experience and Dede was especially helpful!
David F
VerifiedDecember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Nice place could improve swimming area
RICHARD O
VerifiedDecember 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
Very clean and pet friendly. Park attendants were very helpfull.
Mark S
VerifiedDecember 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lakeside
Clean, quiet campground 20 minutes from downtown Asheville. Friendly staff and hosts. Clean bathrooms, plenty of hot water for the shower. Cell service a little sketchy but made do with cell phone booster. Minutes from NC Arboretum and Blue Ridge Parkway. Easy access to some nearby hiking trails and a small lake. Spacious sites with plenty of shade trees. We will be back!
Regina H
VerifiedDecember 9, 2025 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lakeside
We love Lake Powhatan, especially in the winter time.
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
