Campsite #36A at Lake Powhatan Campground, NC

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Campsite #36A

35 reviews
8 people
40 ft Back-In
2 fair
36A
3/4
3/16
Campsite #36A Features: Back-In parking, 20 amp hookup, 30 amp hookup, 50 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water

Campsite Reviews (25)

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@Christoph65538 · Camped on Feb 15, 2026 at Campsite #36A
Love this place; probably our favorite
@JayH3866534 · Camped on Nov 6, 2025 at Campsite #36A
Beautiful park for a short overnight. An interesting location being so near a metropolitan area.
Verizon
Good
@HaroldB5534382 · Camped on May 19, 2025 at Campsite #36A
Great campground. Lots of room between campers. Very private for a campground. Convenient to Asheville.
Verizon
Major Issues
@CharlesC950415 · Camped on May 9, 2025 at Campsite #36A
Nice campground with hiking, mountain biking and fishing right out the door!
Verizon
Some Coverage
@PaulT7740903 · Camped on Nov 15, 2024 at Campsite #36A
Negatives:- Showers: Water temperature was between warm and lukewarm. Water pressure from top shower head was not up to par. - Toilet: one of the toilets was marked out-of-order due to faulty door lock. During our stay of seven nights the door was never fixed. campground should have replacement items (door levers) on-hand. Positives:+ Bathrooms were heated. Thank you.
Verizon
Good
@StevenL6130350 · Camped on Jul 25, 2024 at Campsite #36A
beautiful campground. wanted to stay longer but no sites. when we left they were a lot of empty sites but we we not able to reserve them
T-Mobile
No Service
@AlexH4146314 · Camped on Jul 16, 2024 at Campsite #36A
Campground is well located to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Camp site is large with tree cover and has asphalt vehicle and RV parking area. Stayed in Site 36A in a 40-foot fifth wheel.
T-Mobile
Major Issues
@RobertR8191303 · Camped on May 6, 2024 at Campsite #36A
Great campground, enjoyed our stay
T-Mobile
Major Issues
@CharlesG874789 · Camped on Apr 17, 2024 at Campsite #36A
Very nice campsite in the Lakeside loop (36A). Very level with table, firepit and paved drive. Shaded but It had full hookups so solar didn't matter. Very convenient to Ashville and areas south. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Bath house was very clean and the shower was hot and had sufficient pressure. The lake was small but pretty and I saw fish being caught. There was firewood and ice available. Overall very nice stay. My only negative was that despite being close to Asheville my phone/cell signal was poor. I would return. One bit of advice the full .hookup sites bookup quickly
Verizon
Major Issues
@KristenS426435 · Camped on Oct 20, 2023 at Campsite #36A
Loved our stay! All the staff were helpful and very nice! Loved how much space you have at each site. The price was very reasonable and you can't beat a full hook-up site. Would highly recommend.
AT&T
Major Issues
@Elizabeth29438 · Camped on Sep 1, 2023 at Campsite #36A
I so love this PLACE! As much as I like being "disconnected", I would like the option to have been cellular/Internet service.
@GaryE6624143 · Camped on Jul 18, 2023 at Campsite #36A
We love Lake Powhatan - it is the one spot we come back to multiple times a year.
Verizon
Major Issues
@KristiH6116534 · Camped on May 26, 2023 at Campsite #36A
This is a very clean campground! The staff is very friendly. It's nice and quiet. It would be nice if there was a privacy fence of some sort between the site and the dumpster (we were in 36A). Other than that it was awesome! We'll definitely be back again.
Verizon
Major Issues
@RobertJ5338880 · Camped on Apr 29, 2023 at Campsite #36A
Nice campground in close proximity to Asheville. 1 night at a site with hookups, 2nd night a dry site. Both were good. Bathrooms/showers were very modern and clean. Nice pond with swimming beach and fishing pier. No cell service with our T-Moble phones.
We heard it is possible to hike to the NC Arboretum from the campground, although we didn't do the hike. We drove to the Arboretum on our way out of town. Cost was $30, but worth it. Beautiful grounds, gardens, and visitor center. Current art exhibit of Andrea Rich's woodcuts is great. Don't miss it.
T-Mobile
No Service
@AlexH4146314 · Camped on Jan 25, 2023 at Campsite #36A
Beautiful campground. In the forest with great trails. Great staff. Close to downtown Asheville and close to the Parkway. Best of both worlds. We camp here about twice a year, October/November and January/February. Beautiful but cold in February. Love it.
T-Mobile
Major Issues
@PamelaM1753071 · Camped on Nov 18, 2022 at Campsite #36A
Wonderful experience at Lake Powhatan. Very spacious sites, staff were very friendly and park was well maintained. We loved all the trails and close location to Asheville, which is a gem. We hope to be back again! The Millers
Verizon
Major Issues
@TracyB1260578 · Camped on Aug 1, 2022 at Campsite #36A
Clean, quiet and friendly, helpful staff!
Verizon
No Service
@HaroldAB2A0D54 · Camped on Feb 24, 2022 at Campsite #36A
Lakeside Loop FHU sites are paved and decently spaced. Quiet in off season, limited to no cell reception
Verizon
Major Issues
@WilliamB464 · Camped on Dec 29, 2021 at Campsite #36A
Staff very friendly and helpful. Beautiful grounds with great location.
@KarenL929 · Camped on Nov 2, 2021 at Campsite #36A
Beautiful park with plenty of space.
@RoyH664 · Camped on Oct 26, 2021 at Campsite #36A
Appeared not to be as clean as normal. Trash laying all outback of the dumpster. I know there was fewer camp hosts than usual and know it is because of the time of the year. (Early Fall).
Verizon
Major Issues
@JimS539 · Camped on Sep 17, 2021 at Campsite #36A
Small campground , well maintained, real nice hosts, large sites, great park, hiking, lake, beach. Clean restrooms. Enjoyed our stay
AT&T
Some Coverage
@ScottM648 · Camped on Jul 5, 2021 at Campsite #36A
Beautiful and extremely well-maintained campground. We loved how spaced out the campsites were and all the trees in between. We will definitely be back!
Verizon
No Service
@KenC106 · Camped on Jun 20, 2021 at Campsite #36A
Nice park that has a lot of trails a small lake and a friendly staff. We enjoyed our stay here and hope to return soon.
AT&T
Major Issues
@DavidD441 · Camped on Jun 13, 2021 at Campsite #36A
Just about a perfect campground. Large private and peaceful campsites, many with full hook-ups. Nice beach area.
Verizon
Major Issues

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