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Lake Powhatan Campground

Updated October 30, 2026. Based on Recreation.gov and National Park Service records. Published by Humblebee.

Campsites
71[1]
Reservations
Yes[2]
Longest RV or trailer
50 ft[3]
Sites with electric
21[4]

Lake Powhatan is a campground run by the USDA Forest Service in National Forests in North Carolina[5]. Recreation.gov lists 71 overnight campsites there, and the campground can be reserved on Recreation.gov[1][2].

What to expect

Recreation.gov lists 27 standard nonelectric sites, 23 tent only nonelectric sites, 17 rv electric sites and 4 standard electric sites[1]. Per Recreation.gov records, 46 sites accept an RV or trailer and 52 accept a tent[6]. The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 50 feet[3]. The Recreation.gov description says the sites are arranged in four loops within walking distance of the lake[7]. It also mentions a swimming beach, restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets, and a few sites with full hookups[7]. Check-in is 2:00 PM and check-out is 12:00 PM on Recreation.gov[8][9].

Campsite details

From Recreation.gov campsite records. Details can change, so check the listing before you book.

Detail Value
Campsites[1] 71
Site types[1] 27 standard nonelectric, 23 tent only nonelectric, 17 rv electric, 4 standard electric
Reservations[2] Yes, on Recreation.gov
Accessible sites[10] 1
Hookups[4] electric 21, water 17, sewer 17 sites
Longest RV or trailer[3] 50 ft (median 35 ft)
Equipment[6] RV or trailer at 46 sites, tent at 52 sites
Pets[11] Allowed at all listed sites
Campfires[12] Allowed at all listed sites
Check-in[8] 2:00 PM
Check-out[9] 12:00 PM
People per site[13] 8 at most sites (8 to 16)

Before you go

Questions people ask

Can I reserve a site at Lake Powhatan?
Yes, Lake Powhatan can be reserved on Recreation.gov[2]. The listing shows 71 overnight campsites[1].
Are dogs allowed at Lake Powhatan?
Recreation.gov site details list pets as allowed at all 71 campsites with this detail listed[11]. The listing for your site has its own pet details.
How long an RV can Lake Powhatan fit?
The longest RV or trailer length listed at any site is 50 feet[3]. Recreation.gov lists 17 rv electric sites[1].
Does Lake Powhatan have hookups?
Recreation.gov site details list electric hookups at 21 sites and water and sewer hookups at 17 sites, out of 71 campsites[4].
Are campfires allowed at Lake Powhatan?
Recreation.gov lists campfires as allowed at all 65 campsites with this detail listed[12]. Fire restrictions can apply at any time[12].

Facts and sources

  1. Recreation.gov lists 71 overnight campsites at Lake Powhatan: 27 standard nonelectric, 23 tent only nonelectric, 17 rv electric, 4 standard electric. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  2. Lake Powhatan can be reserved on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  3. Longest RV or trailer length allowed at any site at Lake Powhatan: 50 feet (median across sites with a listed limit: 35 feet). Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  4. Hookups at Lake Powhatan per Recreation.gov site details: 21 sites with electric hookups (20 amp, 30 amp, 50 amp), 17 with water hookups, 17 with sewer hookups, out of 71 campsites. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  5. Lake Powhatan is a campground managed by the USDA Forest Service in National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  6. Permitted equipment at Lake Powhatan: 46 sites accept an RV or trailer and 52 accept a tent. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  7. Recreation.gov description for Lake Powhatan. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  8. Check-in time at Lake Powhatan on Recreation.gov: 2:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  9. Check-out time at Lake Powhatan on Recreation.gov: 12:00 PM. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  10. 1 of the 71 campsites at Lake Powhatan are marked accessible on Recreation.gov. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  11. Pets allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Lake Powhatan: yes at all 71 campsites with this detail listed. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  12. Campfires allowed per Recreation.gov site details at Lake Powhatan: yes at all 65 campsites with this detail listed. Fire restrictions can apply at any time. Recreation.gov (RIDB)
  13. Maximum people per campsite at Lake Powhatan: 8 at most sites (range 8 to 16). Recreation.gov (RIDB)

Site details come from Recreation.gov campsite records. They can lag behind changes on the ground. Fees change by season and site type. Quote only fee facts and say they can change. Description and rules facts are sources for facts only: retell in your own words, never copy 8 or more words in a row. Hookup, pet and campfire counts are per listed campsite record, not a promise for every site.

Campsite data: Recreation Information Database (RIDB), Recreation.gov, licensed under CC BY 4.0. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or any agency.