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National Forests in North Carolina

Contact Information

National Forests in North Carolina

Forest Supervisor's Office
160 Zillicoa St. Suite A
Asheville, NC 28801
828-257-4200

PLEASE NOTE: This is an information and administrative office located in Asheville, NC and is not actually in the forest.

Contact Information for Ranger District Offices

In an emergency, call 911

Lake Powhatan Picnic Area

Area Status: Temporarily Closed

22 picnic tables

At a Glance

Operational Hours:	8am - sunset
Fees	This is a fee site: $4 per person, $30 day use annual pass. This fee is the day use fee for Lake Powhatan.
Open Season:	Early April - Late October
Usage:	Heavy
Water:	none
Restroom:	Flush
Operated By:	Private Concessionaire

General Information

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.