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National Forests in North Carolina › Pisgah Ranger District › North Carolina
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› Asheville
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› Campsite #21
Campsite #21 at Lake Powhatan Campground, NC
$46
Campsite #21
| 8 people | |
| 40 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | good |
3/5
3/22
Campsite #21 Features: Back-In parking, 30 amp hookup, 50 amp hookup, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (25)
4.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 44% |
| 4 star | | 32% |
| 3 star | | 20% |
| 2 star | | 4% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@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!
@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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@richardo848683 · Camped on Dec 3, 2025 at Campsite #21
Very clean and pet friendly. Park attendants were very helpfull.
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@PaulJ4100707 · Camped on Aug 3, 2025 at Campsite #21
Very nice campsites. They are not overly huge but for the most part, comfortable size but what was so nice (at least in our loop) was that each one has trees/bushes on the sides so it makes it a little more private. It is not like your next door neighbor can look over into your site or camper. Noticed a couple 'double sites' which are nice if camping with relatives. We sometimes camp with our son and his family. Overall very quiet. The campground is very nice and we plan on returning at some time. Would be nice if there were no exterior lights at the bathhouse and/or had sensors on the inside lights. Some campsites (especially sites on the inside of the loop) are right in view of the bathrooms and have light shining all night long. Some parks have sensors for the inside llights that turn on when there is movement. (There are large side windows that shine on the campsite and stay on when a person does not turn them off before leaving the bathroom). Possibly a duller bulb for outside would help with the outside lights. With nice weather I like having windows and shades open all night but this allows the light to shine in the camper and makes it harder to sleep. It also prevents us from stargazing as you can't see the stars as well. We sometimes bring our telescope but luckily we didn't this time.Don't know how much usage it gets but a little work on the beach area would be nice. Wasn't super appealing but since we had rain and cooler weather we didn't use it; just walked down there to take a peek. Could only see about 4 feet from shore and then the water got very dark. Does it get that deep only 4 feet from shore? The beach area was a mix of sand and grass popping up. Very close to some breweries in Asheville such as Bold Rock (our favorite). About 20 minutes to downtown Asheville.We had major issues with cell coverage. Nothing on the first few days. No wifi coverage in the park. We did get a little cell coverage on the last day.
@TamaraB8791DF3 · Camped on Jun 12, 2025 at Campsite #21
Gorgeous trees. Kind, gracious people managing the campground.
Major Issues
@Michelle464889 · Camped on Jun 13, 2024 at Campsite #21
The campground was very busy and the hosts did a great job trying to keep up with the facilities.
Major Issues
@JamesP3218459 · Camped on Apr 18, 2024 at Campsite #21
Spacious, private site. Shower facility was clean but low water pressure. Water stream was so close to the wall, it was difficult to wash and rinse.
@JonivanJ08A433 · Camped on Mar 1, 2024 at Campsite #21
Great Site, Trails and Staff there. Also has a great set up with bathrooms and showers.
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@LaytonL4BD8ECA · Camped on Oct 8, 2023 at Campsite #21
Have stayed at this campground several times and always enjoy it. Conveniently located near Asheville shopping and restaurants but still very much a national forest camping experience.
Major Issues
@RobinN1D9B83C1 · Camped on Jul 22, 2023 at Campsite #21
Visited 7-22 & 7-23-2023: campsite was large enough and clean but there was no water hookup which I assumed was included with Standard Electric rate and no warning about lack of RV water hookup in the Important Information notices about the campsite (1st time visiting). So we couldn't use the shower or toilet in our RV as i had not filled our fresh water tank for boondocking. We were near the restrooms which had hot showers but they were set up for individual use--lock the door. This became inconvenient in the mornings as there were only 2 bathrooms and 2 showers for that part of the campground which was insufficient for the number of campers! Otherwise, campsite was in a nicely wooded area and well-staffed with campground hosts to answer our questions. Lake Powhatan is more of a pond with no boating or floats allowed so we went to nearby Lake Julian Park to use the paddleboats.
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@anneg4248603 · Camped on May 31, 2023 at Campsite #21
Nice campground with pretty sites. Could really use more bathrooms for the number of sites in each loop.
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@JimP5953231 · Camped on Apr 23, 2023 at Campsite #21
Sites were very nice and clean. The staff were great and the campground was well kept. Great hiking trails nearby and well marked.
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@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Mar 17, 2023 at Campsite #21
As in the past the issues are unchanged, shower water pressure is less than poor and camp sites need new gravel. Gravel will always be an issue unless gravel is applied annually or RVs and campers are banned from tent camping sites. Those large vehicles grind the gravel into the soil till the site becomes muddy.
Good
@JamesH5225020 · Camped on Aug 14, 2022 at Campsite #21
This is one of our favorite campgrounds! Everything is very nice and well run.
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@LindaM3264387 · Camped on May 12, 2022 at Campsite #21
Able to use shower/ bathroom without waiting long. Wish we had full hookup
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@BobbyB8473220 · Camped on Apr 19, 2022 at Campsite #21
Great environment and excellent bathrooms and showers.
@BethV9654662 · Camped on Apr 6, 2022 at Campsite #21
GREAT trails for hiking and cycling in excellent condition with lots of variety. Generous site size. Proximity to Asheville and Blue Ridge Parkway is super convenient. We had a great time and hope to reserve again in the future. Thank you and Pisgah for saving this land from development.
Good
@TeresaP8995542 · Camped on Mar 11, 2022 at Campsite #21
The staff was very nice and helpful. Restroom and showers were clean and looked after. Campsites we're well maintained. My stay was during a storm and the campground lost power. It was extremely cold and I cut my stay short. The cost to cancel 2 days was expensive. I lost half and had to pay a 10.00 cancelation fee on top. I was disappointed with the expense of cancelling due to power loss at the campground. The camp hosts are really great though. I will definitely go back.
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@WilliamP724185 · Camped on Nov 20, 2021 at Campsite #21
Great location, very very clean, hosts manicure the sites and get them ready for you. Just top-notch people working there. Always impressed by staff, cleanliness. Other campers have also always been courteous and friendly.....so please fix the water pressure in the showers.... Would also be nice to be able to control the heat in the shower room; a simple on/off would work or a better thermostat. It gets really really hot in there.
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@WilliamP851 · Camped on Nov 20, 2021 at Campsite #21
Great location, very very clean, hosts manicure the sites and get them ready for you. Just top-notch people working there. Always impressed by staff, cleanliness. Other campers have also always been courteous and friendly.
....so please fix the water pressure in the showers.... Would also be nice to be able to control the heat in the shower room; a simple on/off would work or a better thermostat. It gets really really hot in there.
....so please fix the water pressure in the showers.... Would also be nice to be able to control the heat in the shower room; a simple on/off would work or a better thermostat. It gets really really hot in there.
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@frankh872 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #21
We were told before arriving that we had to fill our water tanks & that there were plenty of water faucets throughout the grounds. When we got there they had been turned OFF Same goes for the dump station!!
Had they told us this before hand we probably wouldn't have stayed there. We did like that the bathrooms & showers were heated.
Had they told us this before hand we probably wouldn't have stayed there. We did like that the bathrooms & showers were heated.
Excellent
@FrankH3694048 · Camped on Nov 18, 2021 at Campsite #21
We were told before arriving that we had to fill our water tanks & that there were plenty of water faucets throughout the grounds. When we got there they had been turned OFF Same goes for the dump station!!Had they told us this before hand we probably wouldn't have stayed there. We did like that the bathrooms & showers were heated.
Excellent
@ThomasL2772337 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #21
The staff is very friendly. The bathrooms and showers are immaculate. The grounds always look well kept. Its the reason why we camp here quite often
Excellent
@ThomasL520 · Camped on Nov 8, 2021 at Campsite #21
The staff is very friendly. The bathrooms and showers are immaculate. The grounds always look well kept. It’s the reason why we camp here quite often
Excellent
@DennisH141 · Camped on Sep 23, 2021 at Campsite #21
I camp in Lake Powhatten 6-8 times a year. Usually its a 5 star experience. This trip just had a different feel. The firepit had half a tree in it and the other half laying in the gravel. There were also burnt batteries, dental pick and other refuse around the area of the firepit. Clearly this site was missed during clean up.
Additionally people kept cutting through our campsite. Literally right through it. This site could use some trees or shrubs planted to keep people out.
otherwise its a beautiful area with nice trails and usually a fairly quiet area.
Additionally people kept cutting through our campsite. Literally right through it. This site could use some trees or shrubs planted to keep people out.
otherwise its a beautiful area with nice trails and usually a fairly quiet area.
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