Campsite #17 at Lake Powhatan Campground, NC

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Tent Site #17

8 reviews
Walk-In 8 people
28 ft Back-In
2 fair
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Campsite #17 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (7)

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@DanielF1136472 · Camped on Nov 6, 2025 at Campsite #17
I would never camp anywhere else in Ashevillemy 3rd time there and will be back. The trees are absolutely gorgeous!
Verizon
Some Coverage
@GaryS8366712 · Camped on Sep 6, 2025 at Campsite #17
staff very helpful great place to camp .love everything about it . wish they had internet unlimited .
T-Mobile
No Service
@GregL2241545 · Camped on Mar 9, 2023 at Campsite #17
What a great spot! I stopped here on my way from New England to Florida for a night. Clean, convenient, and just outside of Asheville. There were plenty of hiking/biking trails and too many quick day trip-type adventures to complete them all, so I rearranged my travel plans and spent two weeks there on my way back north. From exploring forest roads that lead to amazing views and some great breweries to navigating over, under, and around the Blue Ridge Parkway. Or, enjoy a day of hiking and still be able to make a dinner reservation in one of Asheville's incredible restaurants on time... This place really was a great base camp for all kinds of adventures. Plus, the staff was awesome, helpful, and quick with their smiles. I will be back often.
Verizon
Good
@LeliS704CA258D · Camped on May 22, 2022 at Campsite #17
It rained almost the whole day that I was there, so I couldnt enjoy the environment as much as I might have. The lake was disappointing - small, facilities run down.
Verizon
Major Issues
@TaylorB7814498 · Camped on Oct 22, 2021 at Campsite #17
Its way too overly monitored. They were up our butts about everything, and we werent even doing anything bad. We came for an outdoor camping experience since its what we love to do, but dont expect to be by yourself most of the weekend. Good thing we have a sense of humor, because we just made jokes about their courtesy card the rest of stay. Well most definitely be staying at a more primitive campsite so we can actually enjoy our weekend. Our stay is a 4/10. Only a four because the place looks well maintained, and their bathrooms are spotless and heated. Staff 2/10 only because they were nice about being up our butts. 10/10 for activities surrounding the campsite such as hiking trails and lake.
@KaoL668CDF2920 · Camped on Nov 6, 2020 at Campsite #17
Great sites. Close to everything, yet secluded.
@LaurenD1C7F4E0 · Camped on Sep 15, 2019 at Campsite #17
We loved staying at this campground! The area is beautiful and my kids had a great time exploring. The restrooms and showers were all kept clean. The camp hosts were all friendly.

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