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Lake Powhatan Picnic Area
Area Status: Open
22 picnic tables
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | 8am - sunset |
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| 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: | Adventure Pisgah |
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.Activities
Mountain Biking
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Picnicking
Alerts & Warnings
- Moss Knob Shooting Range temporary closure
- Catawba Falls Trail (TR 225) Closed
- Camping and other restrictions now in effect at Max Patch
- Nantahala RD: Multiple areas under construction
- Appalachian RD: NCDOT construction near Harmon Den may affect Forest access
- Grandfather RD: Old House Gap Rd (FS192) temporarily closed
- Recreate responsibly
- Joyce Kilmer Trail Lower Loop Closed due to rain damage
- Target Shooting prohibited on Croatan National Forest
Quick Links
- Recreation Reservations
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FY2020 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2019 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2018 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY2017 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY16 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY15 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
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FY14 Recreation Fee Program Accomplishment Highlights
- Recreation Outfitters & Guides
Location
Latitude :
35.481497
Longitude :
-82.627128