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Lake Powhatan Swim Area

Day Use offers parking, bathrooms, large picnic area, water source and trash.  Swimming beach open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Accessible fishing pier.  Access to extensive trail system in Bent Creek Experimental Forest. 

*No Lifeguards on Duty*  

General Information

Memorial Day - Labor Day

No boats, canoes, or watercraft of any kind are allowed on Lake Powhatan.

$5 per person, $40 day use season pass.

Getting There

Directions

Lake Powhatan (NC)375 WESLEY BRANCH ROADAsheville NC 28806GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):35.48167, -82.63From I-26, take exit 33 (Old Exit 2), south approximately 2 miles on N.C. R 191 to the Lake Powhatan Recreation Area sign. Turn right and follow signs to campground.

Facility and Amenity Information

Restrooms

Restrooms are not available at this site.

Water

Potable water is not available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

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Last updated February 18, 2025