Campsite #55 at Lake Powhatan Campground, NC

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Campsite #55

18 reviews
8 people
76 ft Back-In
2 good
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Campsite #55 Features: Back-In parking, 50 amp hookup, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed, Drinking Water

Campsite Reviews (18)

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@RodT5E61B45590 · Camped on May 1, 2025 at Campsite #55
Asheville is pulling together after Helene, but the campground is in fantastic shape (and most of the city is, also). Please come to Lake Powhatan and Asheville!
@StanB6403826 · Camped on Feb 27, 2025 at Campsite #55
My reserved site was still occupied at check in time. I don't understand how this happens. The staff was great though and recommended changing to a site that actually was better than my original one. The trail system is wonderful with miles of hiking.
@vishwaM26485C1 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #55
Swim Beach was not something I would go here for, the water is stagnant and dirty, and the water is so hot at the campground bathroom we cannot even take a bath, I mentioned that at the gate to fix but it was not, apparently they want people in and out fast .Overall my experience with the USFS sites is not that great, they are not very well maintained like the state park.
@DianeM6584416 · Camped on Mar 1, 2024 at Campsite #55
Great campground. Lots of hiking trails, nice little lake and close to shopping but you'd never know it. Wonderful friendly staff. A return stop for sure. Good cell service AT&T and plenty of antenna TV for rainy days
@DianaH4256118 · Camped on May 5, 2023 at Campsite #55
We had a wonderful 10 day’s camping at Lake Powhatan. We were in the Lakeside loop. Sites are nicely spaced allowing for a pleasant experience for all to enjoy their own camping time in the National Forest. Of course, the mountain biking is great. We also walked to the Arboretum to enjoy the exhibits there, an easy 1.5 mile walk from camp. The campground is well cared for by the staff on premise, would definitely recommend visiting this area.
@JohnD222 · Camped on Oct 17, 2021 at Campsite #55
Beautiful setting with lots to do and see in the local area. Facilities were well maintained.
@DavidL246 · Camped on Aug 28, 2021 at Campsite #55
We had an excellent time at Lake Powhatan even if though we had two days of rain. We enjoyed the hiking, especially hiking to the NC Botanical Garden. This is a spot for you if you enjoy mountain biking. We've been to Asheville many times but this is the first time we've camped there. I don't think we will visit any other way from now on.
@TamiK270 · Camped on Aug 11, 2021 at Campsite #55
beautiful serene campsite
@AnastasiaM498 · Camped on Jul 30, 2021 at Campsite #55
One of my favorite campsites in the area. Superbly friendly staff, lots of things to do in the area.
@JeanH551 · Camped on Jul 5, 2021 at Campsite #55
Big campsites, quiet campground, grandkids enjoyed swimming in the lake and is very convenient to the Blue Ridge Parkway.
@JamesW234 · Camped on May 31, 2021 at Campsite #55
Beautiful park close to Asheville with full hook up. Great easy trail around the lake. Lots of bike trails nearby. Sites all spaced well. Arboretum right next door, a must see.
@SusanJ320 · Camped on Apr 23, 2021 at Campsite #55
Beautiful wooded sites, very safe. Friendly staff. Bath houses very clean. Will plan another trip soon.
@ThomasF941 · Camped on Apr 18, 2021 at Campsite #55
Very nice place, well managed.
@DavidL765 · Camped on Mar 5, 2021 at Campsite #55
Very clean campground.
Bathhouse cleaner than Disney.
Friendly staff.
@SteveN342 · Camped on Feb 27, 2021 at Campsite #55
Sites wooded, well spaced, ours was paved w/full hookups. Lots of hiking trails, which are well used by community at large based on the number of cars at trailheads. Restrooms and showers need some maintenance. Would stay again on future trip.
@KevinF171 · Camped on Feb 13, 2021 at Campsite #55
Spacious campsite with good space between sites.
@NoahK967 · Camped on Jan 30, 2021 at Campsite #55
Beautiful park and clean facilities
@amyt705 · Camped on Jan 15, 2021 at Campsite #55
Pretty grounds, clean, good location

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