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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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- Pet friendly
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Reviews (764)
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Powhatan offers a fantastic location near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway, with well-maintained, private campsites and friendly staff. Campers appreciate the beautiful, serene environment and the variety of outdoor activities available, including hiking and biking trails. While some noted issues with the swimming area and occasional noise disturbances, overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Lake Powhatan offers a fantastic location near Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway, with well-maintained, private campsites and friendly staff. Campers appreciate the beautiful, serene environment and the variety of outdoor activities available, including hiking and biking trails. While some noted issues with the swimming area and occasional noise disturbances, overall, guests had a positive experience and expressed a desire to return.
Review Summary
chad c
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
right next to the botanical gardens
Linda P
VerifiedMay 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Great location, clean private sites and excellent staff.
Diana H
VerifiedMay 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lakeside
We had a wonderful 10 day’s camping at Lake Powhatan. We were in the Lakeside loop. Sites are nicely spaced allowing for a pleasant experience for all to enjoy their own camping time in the National Forest. Of course, the mountain biking is great. We also walked to the Arboretum to enjoy the exhibits there, an easy 1.5 mi walk from camp. The campground is well cared for by the staff on premise, would definitely recommend visiting this area.
Brooks M
VerifiedMay 25, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Excellent experience! Beautiful sites, great hiking, nice fishing and friendly helpful staff.
Stephen B
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: Hard Times
Site 52 Lake side is NOT lakeside. The picture you have posted is deceiving and wrong. It literally ruined the experience.
Jose H
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Vijay V
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Big John
Absolutely breathtaking. Our stay was truly memorable, and I believe it's important to acknowledge the exceptional service, facilities, and natural beauty we encountered throughout our time of stay. Great staff.
Paul C
VerifiedJune 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Big John
Clean campground, roomy sites and friendly, helpful staff. Better showerheads in the bath rooms would be appreciated, though!
Jeffrey W
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Big John
Wonderful place to stay when we were visiting Asheville. The sites are clean and quite and the bath rooms were very clean. You can tell the campground is well taken care of. We always saw someone around maintaining the grounds.
Aharon D
VerifiedJune 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Big John
Extraordinary hospitality: campground hosts went an extra mile (and then some) to help. Christie is the best among the best!
When hiking, be mindful of speeding cyclists coming down the trail.
Location & Directions for Lake Powhatan
375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28806 United States
Elevation: 686 ft
Getting There
From Asheville, take I-26 to exit 33. Go south approximately 2 mi on State Route 191 to the Lake Powhatan Recreation Area sign. Turn right and follow signs to the campground.
Highway access
Lake Powhatan Campground is accessible via I-26, with exit 33 located approximately 2 miles from the campground on State Route 191.
Nearby National Park
Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate driving time: 55 min
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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