$37
Lake Powhatan
Total sites: 79
Available Tonight: 13
Available this Weekend: 33
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 13
Available this Weekend: 33
Booking Window: 6 months
2,252 ft
58°F
36°F
36°F
poor
National Forests in North Carolina › Pisgah Ranger District › North Carolina
› Buncombe County
› Asheville
› Lake Powhatan Campground
Lake Powhatan Campground, NC - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Lake Powhatan Campground is located in the Pisgah Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 21 min southwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,252 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites including 25 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. 45 sites can accommodate RVs between 28 and 76 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 17 sites have electric and water hookups. 4 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $88.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
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Campsite Reviews (1312)
4.6 out of 5
| 5 star | 70% | |
| 4 star | 18% | |
| 3 star | 7% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@josephs9140090 · Camped on Mar 7, 2026 at Campsite #52
Very quiet, good amount of campsite room. I was in 52 which was closer to the lake. Will camp at again.
@StefaniMC9D571 · Camped on Mar 5, 2026 at Campsite #16
Nice place. Bathrooms were always clean, plenty for us to do. I like the smaller lake. The walk to the arboretum was challenging enough but easy enough for kids. Guests seemed respectful - but we noticed a different crowd coming in on weekend. We would avoid staying here on the weekend.
@RichardS712869 · Camped on Mar 2, 2026 at Campsite #21
as mentioned in other reviews, the bathrooms/showers were squeeky clean. they were small and only 2 of each for a fairly large campground. Not sure what they would be like with a full camp ground with mostly tenters lots of great hiking bike trails nearby, and the NC Arboretum is around the corner, very interesting. Had a great time and will be back again!
@williams984835 · Camped on Feb 27, 2026 at Campsite #52
Helpful staff and clean environment.
@Peyton78DCEB95 · Camped on Feb 27, 2026 at Campsite #26
This is a beautiful, well maintained campground with tons of trails and scenery to explore.
@FredB40B398229 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #51
Everything was great!!!! 5 star. Except for the junk showers -1 Star.
@antoniorC1B553 · Camped on Feb 16, 2026 at Campsite #15
Muchos rboles en el campamento lLos caminos bien bonitos
@MargaretS19398 · Camped on Feb 15, 2026 at Campsite #48
Bathroom & shower hard to find at night, not on e map. Shower inadequate with push button spicket and auto shut off and hard water stream . Cold water, not hot. No place for hanging clothes, towels, or sitting. Heater that doesnt turn off or have variable temp. Our site advertised as with a lake view but no view.
@Christoph65538 · Camped on Feb 15, 2026 at Campsite #36A
Love this place; probably our favorite
@SharonW8755039 · Camped on Feb 14, 2026 at Campsite #24
I love this campground. Its so clean, spacious, and peaceful. Ive seen here several times, with my dog, and this time I met up with some other family members and they enjoyed it as well. It was so nice coming back at the end of a long day to be able to stretch out, relax, and enjoy each others company. This trip we went to the Arboretum and Dupont recreation area. I highly recommend both.
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@CynthiaH772154 · Camped on Feb 14, 2026 at Campsite #26
Powhatan is a favorite campground for me because the maintenance of the sites and bathrooms is excellent. Rangers and camp hosts are readily available, and rangers periodically ride around the sites to make sure everything is okay and to answer any questions.
@RDW7FE47962495 · Camped on Feb 8, 2026 at Campsite #53
First time visiting, exceeded expectations! Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
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@JamesA8630934 · Camped on Jan 10, 2026 at Campsite #35
Clean park, private, well maintained. Staff was very helpful and nice.
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@AnnieD8E3AD3C5 · Camped on Jan 9, 2026 at Campsite #46
We loved it here! Giant full-hook up site, great location, beautiful park. We will certainly return
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@MaryE8055524 · Camped on Jan 7, 2026 at Campsite #39
Staff was great! Campground was clean. Sites were level. Lots of hiking and mountain biking trails.
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@DamonS06EA91C2 · Camped on Jan 5, 2026 at Campsite #42
Conveniently located near a town and still has the feeling of being remote. Not much traffic noise.
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@CYNDYGE5EC39CA · Camped on Jan 4, 2026 at Campsite #46
Great campground. Convenient location for Biltmore and NC Arboretum.
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@angelam2585372 · Camped on Jan 3, 2026 at Campsite #4
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.
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@jimm7796384 · Camped on Dec 31, 2025 at Campsite #21
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.
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@JAMESS8693241 · Camped on Dec 31, 2025 at Campsite #38
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.
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@MaryJ2608736 · Camped on Dec 25, 2025 at Campsite #42
It was a wonderful experience and Dede was especially helpful!
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@JamesA8630934 · Camped on Dec 23, 2025 at Campsite #45
The site was exceptionally clean and prepared for our arrival. Deedee (check-in attendant) was especially welcoming and a highlight of our visit!
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@MadonnaG4E888A · Camped on Dec 12, 2025 at Campsite #19
Quiet, feels very secluded! Bathrooms and showers were clean and warm. All staff was kind and most helpful!
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@richardo848683 · Camped on Dec 3, 2025 at Campsite #21
Very clean and pet friendly. Park attendants were very helpfull.
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@MarkS8760847 · Camped on Dec 1, 2025 at Campsite #55
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!
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