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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(828) 670-5627 (Information)
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$37 - $104

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4.5 out of 5

5 star		68%
4 star		19%
3 star		8%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@DennisH3714812 · Camped on Jul 20, 2025 at Campsite #53

This is for site 53 only. We stay at Lake Powhatten 6-8 times a year. It's a tough backin for larger rigs. We have a 40ft. 5th wheel and it was slightly challenging. I am an experienced with backing into to tough areas. Not a skill issue. The site was quite overgrown which limited the usable space. As always there is no data and very limited cell service. Otherwise same as usual. Great trails. great place.

@PatriciaR58138 · Camped on Jul 19, 2025 at Campsite #33

The onsite staff were awesome. So sweet. The sites and bathrooms were clean. The beach was beautiful. The trail map is not very detailed so i suggest looking it up on alltrails before you come. Make sure to download there is no cell signal at the sites. But you can find one at the beach.

@MelissaC162559 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #9

Our family had an amazing time!!

@LucyRF82DF0CCE · Camped on Jul 17, 2025 at Campsite #42

Site 42 had cell service and limited internet using us cellular. Nice campground and great camp host

@HaroldH6565091 · Camped on Jul 14, 2025 at Campsite #56

While we enjoyed the park and the hosts ... it was very nice that it was FHU and one reason why we chose it.The main path for the loop is TOO narrow to back in one's camper w/o getting off the road. The main sign to the park is in the shadows of the trees and can't be seen till right upon the sign ... and the signs back out on the main drag could use better turn arrows for first timers.

@ClarannH67D05A · Camped on Jul 12, 2025 at Campsite #46

This is a great campground. Very clean restrooms and showers along with the sites. Overall very well taken care of.tye staff was super nice, friendly, helpful and knowledgeable. We would definitely stay there again.

@SharonC8354847 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #53

Would recommend. Great place peaceful beautiful sites right on the lake.

@ShelbyS9212208 · Camped on Jul 11, 2025 at Campsite #6A

Beautiful quite clean place

@WhisperM43CA2F · Camped on Jul 6, 2025 at Campsite #89

Tent pads are always full of rocks and uncomfortable so I highly recommend some sort of sleeping pad if youre going to camp here. The surrounding hiking trails and sights are definitely worth the trip.

@HelenAS79B162E · Camped on Jun 30, 2025 at Campsite #26

were only here overnight did use any aminities

@MarkR9967928 · Camped on Jun 29, 2025 at Campsite #44

First let me say that we love this campground and stay here 2-3 times a year. Its hard to get a site on the full hookup Lakeside Loop though so be prepared to book early with the six month rolling reservation window in mind. I dont remember the exact number of sites on that loop. Low 20s? But two are host sites, one is tent only, one is a double site, and one is held back for fire service, etc. Limited supply equals high demand. The vast majority of sites are very private and youll often feel like youre the only person there. On most sites, the sewer hookup is at the back. And on some its uphill, making it impossible to use (water doesnt flow uphill). A sidewinder doesnt help because its only 9 inches or so high. So be prepared to use the dump station. If you dont require hookups, there are some beautiful sites on the other loops. Big John in particular has some great sites! The bathhouses are very nice and spaced to be convenient to most sites. The road into the campground has some tight, blind curves that might be a bit of a challenge for big rigs. Take it easy and youll be fine. The location could not be better for enjoying all that Asheville has to offer and it literally adjoins the NC Arboretum property. And theres a Blue Ridge Parkway entrance right next to the Arboretum entrance too! Keep in mind that only a portion is open at this time due to storm damage. Going north, its closed just past the Folk Art Center. Going south, its closed just a few miles (5-10?) past the entrance near the campground. Enjoy!

@MatthewR956812 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #60

Great place and nice staff

@AshleyE6498171 · Camped on Jun 28, 2025 at Campsite #37

Its a pretty campground, but we had issues. The staff in sites near ours sped around the campground despite signs saying to go slow. We had kids riding bikes and it was dangerous with fast moving vehicles. We also had difficulty with the bathrooms. They were constantly without toilet paper and the doors kept locking requiring us to ask for assistance. Once they were unlocked, we were told we were the ones locking them in purpose. It was ridiculous.

@WendyRC851F379 · Camped on Jun 27, 2025 at Campsite #91

We loved it. The only recommendation would be bathroom shower cleanliness. Although there seemed to be a lot of people there! The gentleman at the gatehouse was awesome!

@ShelleeLA2D797 · Camped on Jun 23, 2025 at Campsite #22

Really liked the trees and access to bathrooms. Signs for the beach were a little confusing but we found it. Well maintained.

@BillyH7040799 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #39

Friendly host but they need to do better job at keeping grass/weeds cut at campsites and on sides of road. We've camped here many times and this is worst I've seen overgrowth at campsites and on shoulders of road.Handle on toilet in bathhouse fell off; maintenance has taken a backstep at this wonderful campground. Trails running through campground by lake are well maintained but I think that's another group of people keeping trails maintained.Please don't let this wonderful campground go to weeds.

@CHERIM2061205 · Camped on Jun 22, 2025 at Campsite #36

We had a great time! The campground is very clean and quiet. Great access to nice trails, too. We will definitely come back.

@SteveL9386340 · Camped on Jun 20, 2025 at Campsite #20

The pictures dont do this campsite justice. They were large sites and were not crammed in together. Tons of shade and very peaceful.

@GeorgeR1617124 · Camped on Jun 19, 2025 at Campsite #63

Too much noise well after quiet time passed, till 1:00 am in fact. A group of young people in the glamping area were yelling and screaming. The campground host and the staff did nothing about it. I mentioned this to the staff when I checked out. Also, on Saturday a family camped behind us and let their 4 kids run around and through everybodys campsite including ours until I yelled at them to stop that behavior. Doesnt the campers read the campground rules? Theres a lack of patrolling by staff to keep things under control. We visit these places for rest and relaxation and to appreciate nature not to hear people yelling and screaming!!

@DannyS5554075 · Camped on Jun 17, 2025 at Campsite #42

This facility has nice large campsite, a lake with a swimming beach, and numerous hiking and biking trails.

@lauram1165586 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #12

Beautiful campground. Very nice bathrooms and showers. There are so many sites to choose from. Had a great time riding our bikes and did some fishing. We will definitely be going back!!

@JustinA6640701 · Camped on Jun 15, 2025 at Campsite #32

Campground was great. Site was very spacious and somewhat private. Bathrooms and showers were top notch with cleanliness and water pressure/temp. All of the staff was super friendly. Will definitely be back.

@TamaraB8791DF3 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #21

Gorgeous trees. Kind, gracious people managing the campground.

@ErikaW49D750B6 · Camped on Jun 11, 2025 at Campsite #53

The sites were amazingly wooded and private! It was one of the more secluded sites I have ever stayed in. Its super close to Asheville while being totally in nature. Highly recommend and would stay again!!

@JohnM1144946 · Camped on Jun 6, 2025 at Campsite #16

Great place. Helpful staff and clean facilities.

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