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National Forests in North Carolina › Pisgah Ranger District › North Carolina
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› Campsite #51
Campsite #51 at Lake Powhatan Campground, NC
$52
Campsite #51
| 8 people | |
| 30 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
3/2
3/24
Campsite #51 Features: Back-In parking, 50 amp hookup, Picnic Table, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water
Campsite Reviews (25)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 64% |
| 4 star | | 20% |
| 3 star | | 12% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 4% |
@FredB40B398229 · Camped on Feb 20, 2026 at Campsite #51
Everything was great!!!! 5 star. Except for the junk showers -1 Star.
@JackB3458296 · Camped on Nov 5, 2025 at Campsite #51
I was very disappointed camping there I stayed there two nights the first night when I took a shower and by the way I was in site number 51 I only had lukewarm water the second night that day I had spent the whole day at the Biltmore and when I got back at 9:00 someone was camping in my site I asked him do you know this is my site he said they told me that no one was camping here I said who told you the girl at the gate I said well where's your ticket for your windshield oh they didn't give me one so I knew he was full of s*** at that point so I said you better stop what you're doing and just hold up and see if I can get another site I went to a host the host called the manager and the manager came and gave me another site which took about 45 minutes and I was a little disappointed that they didn't go over and say something to the guy who was basically squatting the campsite which I paid for but they did not so the second night camping there in a different site I use the shower that next morning because I was leaving and again very lukewarm water the problem that someone took my site was they don't lock the gate they leave the gate wide open so when they leave at 8:00 someone can come in just like what that guy did and just steal someone's sight if you're not there I suggest you people get your s*** together and lock that gate so this doesn't happen again and give a gate code number to the people that paid for the site. I will never camp there again very poorly managed.
@MaryanneCEE65D · Camped on Oct 22, 2025 at Campsite #51
Campsites are spacious. Bathroom and showers clean and spacious as well. Provided sink to wash dishes with hot water. If needed they had a landry room all convenient located.Hiking trails were nice.
@Katherine94445 · Camped on Oct 15, 2025 at Campsite #51
Clean, spacious, private sites, w/FHU. Beautiful nature! Friendly staff.
Major Issues
@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.
No Service
@TracyB1260578 · Camped on Apr 5, 2025 at Campsite #51
Whenever in the vicinity of Asheville this is our go to place ! About 10 minutes from amain road freeway access and you are in rhe wilderness. Great campsites, beautiful lake and the staff is great every visit.
@patrickc406034 · Camped on Apr 11, 2024 at Campsite #51
Nice campground, well maintained
Some Coverage
@BrendaS8017425 · Camped on Aug 25, 2023 at Campsite #51
We had a wonderful camping trip. All the sites are large and clean. The showers were very clean. My only suggestion would be to have better marked trails. But overall everything was excellent. We cant wait to return!
Major Issues
@BobP1015720 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #51
Great park for trails. loads of shade trees.
No Service
@SelH9E0961557B · Camped on Jun 28, 2023 at Campsite #51
Sites have nice separation with tree canopy. Lots of trails and beautiful lake.
Some Coverage
@CarolynD398550 · Camped on Jun 24, 2023 at Campsite #51
Sites are level and easy to back into. Bathroom facilities very clean and comfortable
No Service
@LindaC3432477 · Camped on Mar 22, 2023 at Campsite #51
Beautiful wooded campgrounds. Clean bathroom is in the center circle without car access. Close to Biltmore. Saw hiking trails before entering campground. No cellular signals.
No Service
@DonaldG3252262 · Camped on Nov 11, 2022 at Campsite #51
Great camp sites which are mostly flat with great access to many mountain bike trails.
Major Issues
@PaulM6940902 · Camped on Sep 26, 2022 at Campsite #51
A gem of a campground that while you are Clair tonAsheville you are truly in a national forest. Staff are awesome.
Major Issues
@MaryN2166538 · Camped on Jul 31, 2022 at Campsite #51
My first time to Lake Powhatan and it was great. The sites are spacious, clean and level. The crew onsite was extremely helpful and friendly. The bathrooms were spotless. There were so many great hikes nearby, and many more within a short drive. Very close to the Blue Ridge Parkway and 10 minutes from Asheville. I will definitely be back, a week was not long enough.
No Service
@HayesF847DFE98 · Camped on Jun 27, 2022 at Campsite #51
This is the best campground we have ever found. Wonderful staff. Very helpful. Sites are awesome.
Some Coverage
@TerryL3632706 · Camped on Apr 28, 2022 at Campsite #51
We stayed a week at Lakeside Loop site 48. Although the first day or so had a fair number of yipping dogs, things quieted down for the last part of the week. The restrooms were always very clean and I appreciated the doggy bags and trash cans. There is plenty of privacy and the hike to the arboretum was wonderful, along a stream and free entrance to a beautiful facilty. Don't miss it! We went to Biltmore (too crowded) and drove the Blue Ridge Parkway south and then north (fabulous views and wild flowers). Overall we had a wonderful time. The only suggestion I would have is for the hosts to have a list of local laundramats and their hours as we had a flood in the camper and had to hunt around on a Sunday for one that was open,.
Major Issues
@STEVENM2892720 · Camped on Feb 19, 2022 at Campsite #51
The staff was great, very helpful, facilities were spotless - heated bath and shower facilities. We were there in February so it got a bit chilly.
No Service
@JamesR5751753 · Camped on Feb 4, 2022 at Campsite #51
Nice campground! We were in site C1083 and the only issue was that our fire pit and picnic table was surrounded by water.
Good
@ChrisC9047590 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #51
Site #51 is steep getting in and out of, so careful putting your rig in and out. Luckily we noticed the multiple DEEP ruts in the asphalt and took precaution. We had to build a bridge (so to speak) out of wood planks and stabilizer blocks under the wheels or we would have taken off the rear jacks and bumper. Others were not so lucky!! Also there are electrical issues with this site. We did report to 2 staff at main gate that we recommend an electrician take a look at it. Hope they passed it on.Otherwise, was a great trip! :-)
Major Issues
@ChrisC388 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #51
Site #51 is steep getting in and out of, so careful putting your rig in and out. Luckily we noticed the multiple DEEP ruts in the asphalt and took precaution. We had to build a bridge (so to speak) out of wood planks and stabilizer blocks under the wheels or we would have taken off the rear jacks and bumper. Others were not so lucky!!
Also there are electrical issues with this site. We did report to 2 staff at main gate that we recommend an electrician take a look at it. Hope they passed it on.
Otherwise, was a great trip! :-)
Also there are electrical issues with this site. We did report to 2 staff at main gate that we recommend an electrician take a look at it. Hope they passed it on.
Otherwise, was a great trip! :-)
Major Issues
@RobertF113 · Camped on Sep 26, 2021 at Campsite #51
This is a beautiful park. We enjoyed our stay even though it was a short one
No Service
@DianaC942 · Camped on Sep 22, 2021 at Campsite #51
Beautiful park with nice campsites.
@JonathanE954 · Camped on Apr 8, 2021 at Campsite #51
Quiet, clean and easy to enjoy Asheville from!
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