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Lake Powhatan
Total sites: 79
Available Tonight: 45
Available this Weekend: 18
Booking Window: 6 months
Available Tonight: 45
Available this Weekend: 18
Booking Window: 6 months
2,252 ft
55°F
38°F
38°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 (719)
4.5 out of 5
| 5 star | 68% | |
| 4 star | 19% | |
| 3 star | 8% | |
| 2 star | 2% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@KirstaGA8D2A49 · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #9
Very close to Ashville and we used the park for an overnight before turning in our camper van amd flying out of Charlotte. Hot and clean showers. Sites had leaves blown out and picnic tables. Lots of trees for privacy and good waste disposal due to bears. Campground was full but things were very quiet. The front booth was staffed with a very kind and helpful man.
@KenF2D41778CDE · Camped on Oct 19, 2025 at Campsite #39
Beautiful location. Clean site and restroom. Very helpful hosts
@GordonR9729507 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #12
Excellent campground. The hosts / staff were very helpful and friendly. Sites we nicely separated from each other.
@JamieW3297169 · Camped on Oct 17, 2025 at Campsite #25
Very nice bathrooms and lot sizes
@Katherine94445 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #51
Clean, spacious, private sites, w/FHU. Beautiful nature! Friendly staff.
@MarkT6244236 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #68
Lots of great mountain bike and gravel road riding. Walk to the NC Arboretum and get in free.
@MariaD6106413 · Camped on Oct 14, 2025 at Campsite #50
Host was really nice! Space was well maintained, showers were nice! Family friendly campground with awesome people. They also have wood onsite that you can buy for $10!
@SusanK2706776 · Camped on Oct 12, 2025 at Campsite #53
The staff was wonderful and the site clean and private.
@ToddE2970730 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #97
Nice campsites - good tree cover and privacy between sites. All the guests were respectful. The only significant issue was plugged toilets and toilet doors that would not lock, making privacy a big issue.
@KimberlyG96485 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #41
Great weekend! Excellent facilities, site, staff, camp hosts and trails.
@KathleenD99988 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #67
Beautiful campgound, tons of hikes and mountain bike trails nearby. Staff were friendly and helpful. Lake not much of a factor. Would definitely go back!
@TerryE8530271 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #48
Very quiet park. Nice trails. Helpful staff at front gate.
@CaseyB9693252 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #72
Weve camped here for years in the Hardtimes Loop. We may have been lucky enough in years past to have only shared the loop with tents and campers that were plugged in. This year the loop was filled out with small campers w/ generators that really provided a lot of noise pollution.
@MarkM2223984 · Camped on Oct 7, 2025 at Campsite #13
Nice campground. Clean facilities.
@StacyT5D26A6E3 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #52
Nicely wooded, cute small lake with beach and small fishing pier. Very quiet and sites have good separation and privacy. Some sites are 2 levels so make sure it will work for your needs before booking. Bath house is small and limited, but clean. Staff are friendly and helpful. Bears in the area while we were there, but did not see any. We had zero cell coverage with ATT. Site 52.
@AudreyMS863C17 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #44
+perfect. Love Powhatan
@HelenS1969177 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #15
Great spot at #15, if you're willing to dry camp. Easy to get into, water spigot nearby. Great access to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
@DeanM2529362 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #48
Love being in the woods yet so close to so much in the great Asheville area. Roomy comfortable site with FHUs. Nice! A bit too expensive given it is a public campground.
@LeahB4053166 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #51
I love lake Powhatan! It is beautiful and well kept. There are mountain biking trails that you can access directly from the campground. I like the proximity to Asheville. Close enough for easy access, but far enough that you feel fully immersed in the outdoors. The staff that I interacted with were all exceptionally friendly and helpful.
@MarissaR581474 · Camped on Oct 1, 2025 at Campsite #39
Had an amazing time at Lake Powhatan campground during our 5 night stay. Lakeside Loop is well forested, with great borders between sites, leading to a quiet, rejuvenating experience. The trail to the lake makes enjoying sunshine and nature there easy. The close access to Bent Creek, the NC Arboretum and all of Asheville allows for a rich and diverse choice of activities! We live in Waynesville nearby but well come back often. Its a real treasure.
@TonyK2860580 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #61
Beautiful and very quiet. Surrounded by beautiful trees
@WilliamW688008 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #66
Great, clean facilities and knowledgeable staff!
@JoanneB8983045 · Camped on Sep 25, 2025 at Campsite #9
We used Lake Powhatan Big John loop as a one night stop over on our way to camping in far southwestern NC. Sites are fairly level, easy to access for our small trailer and convenient for our travels. We love to walk to the Lake and enjoy the quiet forest.
@AnnB3066990 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #42
Beautiful siteslots of space and privacy between sites. It feels like you are deep in the forest while being so close to services. Great combination. Spotty cell service for ATT, but enough to check email, text, and phone.
@ChrisG1203337 · Camped on Sep 22, 2025 at Campsite #69
The gentleman at the entrance, Gate was very friendly and helpful. The bathrooms were very clean. Overall we had a great stay.
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