Lake Powhatan Campground, Asheville, NC

Lake Powhatan Campground is located in the Pisgah Ranger District, National Forests in North Carolina (just 21 min southwest of Asheville, NC) with an elevation of 2,252 feet. There are a total of 79 campsites. The campground is open all year. 45 sites can accommodate RVs between 28 and 76 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 17 sites have electric and water hookups. 4 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $88.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.

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(828) 670-5627 (Information)
(828) 670-5627 (Reservations)
$22 - $88

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Campsite Reviews (594)

4.5 out of 5

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

@CynthiaH772154 · Camped on Nov 16, 2024 at Campsite #35

Lake Powhatan is one of my fave places to camp! The sites and bathroom/facilities are always well-kept and clean. And the showers bathrooms are heated, which is great because they are open all year. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I love that there's some amount of woods between each site so it doesn't feel like they are on top of each other. There are lots of hiking trails around, but the campground is nice to walk around, too. It'll be my go-to place for this area!

@RogerH7061222 · Camped on Nov 9, 2024 at Campsite #33

Very nice campground with plenty of space. Ample bathrooms and hot showers. My only reservation is the heaters in the bathrooms stay on all the time, so it's REALLY hot in there. Please add a thermostat to control.

@KimB3858433 · Camped on Nov 9, 2024 at Campsite #44

Great check-in host. Lake Powhatan is a great, easy hike.

@LynneH43B5F410 · Camped on Nov 9, 2024 at Campsite #32

The campsites are spacious and private - ideal. I loved having the paths and lake nearby as well. The woman at the check in gate couldn't have been nicer - we'll be back.

@BridgetF210A77 · Camped on Nov 8, 2024 at Campsite #19

Weve been camping here for years.

@CarolineL119C4 · Camped on Nov 2, 2024 at Campsite #13

We've stayed at Lake Powhatan many times and have always had a great experience. The staff is friendly, the sites and bathroom are kept neat, and the quick access to excellent mountain bike trails are a major bonus. We'll definitely be back.

@KarenJ9033248 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #30

Like Powhatan is definitely our preferred campground! It's quiet, clean, and the sites are large enough to feel like you have a lot of separation from the adjacent camper.

@Alexander8DCA1 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #50

Overall, my fiance and I had a lovely time at Lake Powhatan. You cant beat the proximity to Asheville, the scenery is beautiful, and the facilities are great for the most part.

@TomT7595707 · Camped on Nov 1, 2024 at Campsite #37

Great campground on the lake with FHU.

@ThomasH6812009 · Camped on Oct 30, 2024 at Campsite #41

We stayed here post Helene. The campground was completely cleared of any downed trees as well as the road. The town still had no potable water but the campground ware is potable. Reliable electric. Some parts of Asheville still in tough shape but the businesses appreciated us being there to support them.

@GeorgeL6161028 · Camped on Oct 29, 2024 at Campsite #37

We felt we had campground to ourselves. Camp site very private. Staff very friendly.

@NancyB3949689 · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #48

Beautiful campground with well spaced sites. Our site had full hook ups and it was level and very pretty.

@RoyCACBB6E8C8E · Camped on Oct 28, 2024 at Campsite #46

Had a great and peaceful time.

@RodneyC8481244 · Camped on Oct 25, 2024 at Campsite #15

Sites are private. Loved coming here, we look forward to returning. Camp host was so nice. Firewood is a bit pricey at $10 a bundle. Cell signal with T-Mobile was poor.

@DanH6147433 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #20

This was a very peaceful place to spend some time. Staff was pleasant and helpful. I hope they're all okay and this facility isn't too badly damaged by the storm.

@DougK8854642 · Camped on Sep 20, 2024 at Campsite #15

We love this place! And great news, they fixed the water pressure on the Big John Loop! The showers are fantastic now!

@MargieF221AE04 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #46

A good camping experience.

@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.

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