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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
- Showers
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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
David T
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Big John
Wonderful camp ground. Lots of multipurpose trails and a beach. Close to town for supplies. Very quiet.
Paul L
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: Big John
There are a lot of great hikes that you can walk to or a short drive from the campground. A walk around downtown Asheville is an experience on a (even slightly) warm weekend evening. There many good restaurants in Asheville.
David T
VerifiedMay 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
Great arrangements that provided suitable distance and coverage between campsite, so you felt like you were in your own space.
Randy A
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
everyone at the the front entrance were very helpful, and facilities were very clean
Aristela T
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Bent Creek
Awesome weekend!!!!
Eddie W
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John
Campsites were big, flat, and well-spaced for lots of privacy. Camp hosts were very friendly, and we were close to great trails in the higher mountains surrounding Asheville. Also, we were close to great restaurants and night-life in downtown Asheville. Bathrooms and showers were very clean and convenient.
Steven H
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lakeside
as always a great place to go. Staff is excellent, facilities great too. My only disappointment was that this time there was a fire band so no campfires. Outstanding hiking and biking though!
Larry E
VerifiedMay 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
Nice showers. Nice campsites
charles e
VerifiedMay 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hard Times
Shady but accessible for Starlink. Level , quiet, no hook ups but peaceful and spacious site.
Brian M
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
The site was clean and easily accessible. Bathrooms and showers were in fair shape. There needs to be better pathways to the bathroom from the campsite. We had to walk through other campsites, which can be awkward. Only problem we encountered was a statewide burn ban and was not disclosed when placing reservations. Found out when we arrived. Campground would be better with a playground. Not much to do if you have little kids.
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 20, 2026
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