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764 reviews
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.
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September 3, 2023 Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lakeside
We had a wonderful camping trip. All the sites are large and clean. The showers were very clean. My only suggestion would be to have better marked trails. But overall everything was excellent. We can’t wait to return!
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September 5, 2023 Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground.
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September 9, 2023 Stayed at: 090, Loop: Hard Times
I went swimming in the lake and it was 2-3 ft deep in mud. I have been sick with a waterborne illness since that day. It has been 6 days now. There is not enough of a swimming area for fun. Not enough bathrooms and lines to get in. Too strict on leaving ANY items out at campsite. Non food items included. The camp guy came by while we were gone for an hour and out all our things in the bear trap. We were upset and thought out stuff was taken. Fortunately, I thought to look in the bear trap and our things were there. Still felt violated. All our food was in our vehicle. All reverence and respect for the bears. It is over ran by loud children, which leaves me no interest in being in the lake. In this small areas. There is a he of bacteria in this lake and unfortunately, there is something wrong. I have had waterborne illness in the past and this has been horrible.
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September 15, 2023 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek
Very nice campground with very clean bathrooms and toilets. We enjoyed the variety of hiking trails and the closeness to Asheville
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September 16, 2023 Stayed at: 065, Loop: Hard Times
campground was very clean; including the bathrooms
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September 20, 2023 Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
I so love this PLACE! As much as I like being "disconnected", I would like the option to have been cellular/Internet service.
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September 22, 2023 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Great campsite with incredible facilities. I would definitely camp there again
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September 26, 2023 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
We have come to Lake Powhatan to camp several times in the past few years even though it is nearly a 5-hr drive for us pulling the camper. I love the proximity to the Arboretum and thevBlue Ridge Pky. Also enjoyed the Ashville Bitsnical gardens on a previous trip - a real gem. Another big plus is full hook-ups in the Lakeside loop which makes it much easier for a longer stay.
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October 2, 2023 Stayed at: 091, Loop: Hard Times
Sites are nice & well kept. Staff is very nice & helpful. Only drawback to campground is insufficient number of restrooms/ showers for the weekend crowds they get.
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October 4, 2023 Stayed at: 058, Loop: Hard Times
Terrific location and friendly, outgoing staff. Perhaps the quietest quiet I’ve ever heard. Only issue was internet access, which was nonexistent at my site, but hardly the camp’s fault. Overall an incredible experience!
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375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28806 United States
Elevation: 686 ft
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.
Lake Powhatan Campground is accessible via I-26, with exit 33 located approximately 2 miles from the campground on State Route 191.
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.2 mi · 55 min
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 94,535
Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 80 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,215 ft
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