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Lake Powhatan Campground

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Hemming the outskirts of Bent Creek Experimental Forest, Lake Powhatan Campground is a string of wonderful shoreline campsites.

Lake Powhatan is perfect for the water-loving recreationist, inundated with well-stocked fishing outlets and paddle-centric fun.
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Jeannie W.recommends
March 18, 2021
Just got back from an amazing camping trip at Lake Powhatan. We had 2 tents and a couple of hammocks. Site #50 was PERFECT for us. It was close to fill water jugs and a short walk to the bathroom/shower area. Hiking and Mountain Bike trails were right at the site. We went on a few 5k hikes, but if you are a biker, THIS is the place for you. The campground was super clean and had firewood for purchase (cash only). Grocery was less than 10 minutes, and downtown Asheville was just a bit more up the road. Cell service was non existent, but we weren't there to be on our phones. Highly Recommend!!
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Nicholas M.recommends
January 10, 2019
Low hanging trees can be dangerous in a large RV
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Duncan C.recommends
November 9, 2018
Quiet hours are after 10pm and they mean it. Great clean campground with plenty of forest
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Michael S.recommends
September 18, 2018
Quiet, nice facilities.
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Mary C.
November 21, 2016
This is one of our favorite local spots. Nice camping spot, quiet and heavily wooded with clean bathhouses. Good hiking and nice little lake for swimming but the beach is a flipping mess w/ Canadian goose poop everywhere. Yuck! Right off the able Ridge Parkway and The NC Arboretum.
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Carla B.
October 26, 2016
Just got back from our camping trip at Lake Powhatan Campground. We had a great time the site was beautiful. The staff were very friendly and helpful and they keep the place nice and tidy. The bathrooms and showers were kept impeccably clean. The lake is nice great place for a relaxing picnic.

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