CampsiteMANAGEMENTElectric (50)

Site 079 — LAKE POWHATAN

LAKE POWHATAN · North Carolina · Loop Hard Times

Campsite 079 at LAKE POWHATAN in North Carolina. MANAGEMENT site. Electric (50) available. Maximum 8 people per site. First-come, first-served — no reservation needed.

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35.48744, -82.63347

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Equipment & Vehicle Limits

Important sizing constraints for your RV, trailer, or tent setup.

Max Vehicle Length: 36
Max Num of Vehicles: 2
Driveway Surface: Gravel
Driveway Entry: Back-In

Capacity & Rules

Max Num of People: 8
Min Num of People: 1
Capacity/Size Rating: Single
Pets Allowed: Yes

Site Features

Shade: Yes

How Site 079 Compares

One of 84 sites at LAKE POWHATAN — 27 of them in the Hard Times loop.
Fits vehicles up to 36 ft — longer than 55% of sites here.

Other sites in the Hard Times loop

Site 065TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 092TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 097TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 096STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 072STANDARD NONELECTRIC · Reservable Site 059TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC · Reservable

Photos from LAKE POWHATAN

Recreation.gov photos of the campground. Specific site appearance may differ — these show the surrounding area and amenities.

Lake Powhatan Glamping Sites — Lake Powhatan

Full hook up site at Lake Powhatan — Lake Powhatan

Firewood and Ice available for purchase at Lake Powhatan — Lake Powhatan

Lake Powhatan in the fall — Lake Powhatan

Fishing at Lake Powhatan — Lake Powhatan

Lake Powhatan Glamping Tent — Lake Powhatan

Permitted Equipment

TrailerTentRV

Booking Tips for Site 079

First-come first-served: arrive early, especially Friday afternoons in peak season
Have a backup: sites can fill up — know your second choice nearby
Quiet hours: typically 10pm–6am in federal campgrounds
Check-in/out: 2:00 PM / 12:00 PM
Pets: allowed (keep on a 6ft leash, never leave unattended)
Leave No Trace: pack out all trash, including food scraps

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I reserve campsite 079?

No — this site is first-come, first-served. Arrive early during peak season.

How many people can stay at site 079?

Maximum occupancy is 8 people and 2 vehicles.

What size RV fits at site 079?

Max vehicle length is 36 ft.

What hookups does site 079 have?

Available hookups: electric (50).

Are pets allowed at site 079?

Yes — pets are allowed. Keep on a 6 ft leash and follow campground rules; some areas require additional restrictions.

What are the check-in / check-out times?

Check-in: 2:00 PM. Check-out: 12:00 PM.