Lake Powhatan Campground, Asheville, NC

Lake Powhatan Campground is located in the Pisgah Ranger District of the National Forests in North Carolina (just 21 min southwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,252 feet. There are a total of 81 campsites. The campground is open all year. 45 sites can accommodate RVs between 28 and 78 feet. All sites are currently reservable. 17 sites have electric and water hookups. 4 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $88.00.

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35.48167, -82.63000
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(828) 670-5627 (Information)
(828) 670-5627 (Reservations)
$22 - $88

Campsites Available Tonight, Sep 19, 2024 24

Site	Status	Driveway	Length	Price
#6A	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$32
#7	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$32
#8	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$32
#12	Available	Back-In	50 ft	$32
#15	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$32
#16	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$32
#17	Available	Back-In	28 ft	$32
#18	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$32
#20	Available	Back-In	34 ft	$32
#25	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$32
#28	Available	Pull-Through	-	$64
#30	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$32
#31	Available	Back-In	32 ft	$32
#33	Available	Back-In	42 ft	$32
#45	Available	Pull-Through	40 ft	$88
#60	Available	Back-In	40 ft	$32
#63	Available	Back-In	15 ft	$32
#68	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$32
#69	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$32
#70	Available	Back-In	35 ft	$32
#88	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$32
#90	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$32
#91	Available	Back-In	20 ft	$32
#97	Available	Back-In	30 ft	$32

Campsites Available This Weekend, Sep 20, 2024 or Sep 21, 2024 1

Site		Status	Features	Driveway	Length	Price
#31		Available		Back-In	32 ft	$32

Campground Capacity (Next 30 Days)

Campsite Reviews (576)

4.5 out of 5

5 star		67%
4 star		20%
3 star		8%
2 star		2%
1 star		1%

@JamesC5011896 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #87

The permanent tent sits on Hardtimes loop have attracted a noisy lot. Competing sites trying to blast music over the top of of each other and children spitting on pedestrians walking the loop. Dogs barking all night... I'll not be back.

@JustinM3391219 · Camped on Sep 5, 2024 at Campsite #94

Friendly helpful staff at the gate with a nice clean campsite. Showers and restrooms were also clean which is a big plus!!

@AndrewT9982192 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #15

Beautiful campground and super clean and neat. We only stayed 2 nights but will definitely be back for longer stay.

@DennisB9968665 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #92

Hosts were great, campground was clean and peaceful.

@GregoryFF4F7CF · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #48

Easy check in. Great campground.

@ShariM15D3BA7E · Camped on Sep 2, 2024 at Campsite #46

The most peaceful experience I have had camping!

@GaryR1641966 · Camped on Aug 29, 2024 at Campsite #39

Great campground easy check in

@AshleighS44C25 · Camped on Aug 20, 2024 at Campsite #6A

Personnel at the gate are very friendly and helpful. I love thats its super natural and quiet, even the beach area. Selling firewood and ice at the campsite was so convenient! Only took off 1 star since the water never really got warm or hot in the showers.

@LauraS4657948 · Camped on Aug 12, 2024 at Campsite #37

Loved being in the woods surrounded by the peace of nature but yet close to business amenities and the perks of having access to the NC Arboretums trail systems

@TerriA7647931 · Camped on Aug 11, 2024 at Campsite #4

I enjoy it at Pow' and I can see improvements to the sites. The cost has gone up enough that i cannot afford to go as much as before. Please. No more price increases! I look forward to trying to fish and be by the lake - I did not get to this time.

@Chrisd8356495 · Camped on Aug 8, 2024 at Campsite #96

The campground is beautiful and clean. I had an issue with my camper upon arrival. Don and Marissa went out of their way to help me, even though it was after hours. My son and I keep commenting on how friendly the staff were. Strongly recommended,

@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Aug 6, 2024 at Campsite #69

Great place that is very close to all the goods that are found in AVL and surrounding area. However, there should be a ban on smoking cogs in campsites as not everyone wants to smell that crap while camping. Especially around children! Its annoying!

@Catherine20695 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #36

The campgrounds are very nice. They are kept up and camp sites are a good size. The staff is friendly and helpful.

@NicoleD1279157 · Camped on Jul 30, 2024 at Campsite #16

Came all the way from south Florida! It was my first time ever camping! we did tent camping and i had the most amazing 9 days at Lake Powhatan. The campsite is beautiful! trees everywhere so its mostly shaded and cool! the bathhouse was clean and the showers were warm. I loved it so much! Cant wait to be back.

@Christoph65538 · Camped on Jul 27, 2024 at Campsite #95

Great place and saw some wildlife this trip

@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

@AmyN4832781 · Camped on Jul 23, 2024 at Campsite #28

We had a great time even in the rain. Such a beautiful campground, sites were spaced nicely with beautiful trees. Bathroom were clean. The staff was helpful and amazingly sweet. Looking forward to visiting again Thank you all so much AmyAmy

@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.

@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.

@AmyD6769657 · Camped on Jun 29, 2024 at Campsite #12

very quite -- clean, friendly staff

@JayM1341230 · Camped on Jun 23, 2024 at Campsite #5

Great campground. Large spaces and private. Only complaint were the showers. The water trickled (and that's being nice) out of the shower head. Otherwise it was a great stay. Make sure you check if your site has water if not fill the tank up first.

@BraulioG2969A4 · Camped on Jun 20, 2024 at Campsite #34

Restrooms and showers were kept clean and stocked daily. Theyre strict about items being in the bear containers. The sites are immaculate and neighbors are polite. Surrounded by amazing bike and hike trails.

@JenniferT29195 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #97

Weve thoroughly enjoyed previous stays in this camp ground. This stay was definitely not enjoyable. The camp host let their dogs run off leash during our entire stay, and seemed to have a strange avoidance to wearing shirts. The bathrooms were dirty and one door wouldnt lock. I went to a different bathroom on the same loop and it was like walking into a haunted house. There were spider webs and very large spiders everywhere. One was in the toilet tissue holder and another in the sink and toilet bowl. These were massive spiders. I am an avid camper and know that communing with nature often results in meeting all sorts of creatures. The bathroom obviously hadnt been swept out in a while though. The front gate staff were welcoming and kind as always.

@EugeneWC1FF021 · Camped on Jun 16, 2024 at Campsite #53

full hookups. good distance between sites. excellent restrooms and showers

@MaryLynn3D1E52 · Camped on Jun 14, 2024 at Campsite #88

Nice campground in a beautiful setting. Great place to unplug and enjoy nature. The lake, streams, walking trails, and mountain vistas make you feel like youre miles away from everything even though youre near the conveniences of the city. My husband is an avid fly fisherman and caught native trout in the little stream near our campsite.Campsites offer the basics including bear boxes. Bath house is adequate. Campground staff are helpful and friendly. During our stay, other campers were considerate and followed campground rules.

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