About Lake Powhatan
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71 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- 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
Sarah F
VerifiedOctober 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hard Times
Great campground in a great location for visiting Asheville!
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
Disappointed in the lack of sites available with electric when many not being used. Why can't they be rented when no one is there? The place seems to be disorganized as all communication must go online and gate helpers can't help , 😞
Juan V
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Wonderful spot, calm and quiet. Close to several trails both for hiking and mountain biking.
John B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Big John
Our stay was very nice. Clean restrooms and friendly staff. They are doing a great job managing the campground. Very convenient to Parkway and many restaurants and shopping centers. Not to mention great local breweries!
Cassandra S
VerifiedOctober 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: Hard Times
Close access to mtb trails. Sites are quite close to each other. Very quiet campground. Free push button showers are adequate. They are upgrading the water system. Plenty of spigots throughout.
Mario M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hard Times
The staff was wonderful!
chrys h
VerifiedOctober 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek
really nice campground. shaded private sites. clean bathrooms and showers. walk to lake from campground. firewood and ice on sale. I really liked this campground.
Kristen S
VerifiedOctober 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Loved our stay! All the staff were helpful and very nice! Loved how much space you have at each site. The price was very reasonable and you can't beat a full hook-up site. Would highly recommend.
Eric L
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Hard Times
My first time there. I found the place a nicely spaced , well kept campground. Trails are very convenient and food is just down the road . I will come back....good job guys !!
Cheryl S
VerifiedNovember 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
Beautiful campsites with lots of room between sites. Great people at the entry who were helpful and friendly. My only complaint is with the showers. They were very clean and well maintained but the water pressure was so low the water barely makes it out of the shower head. Can something be done about that?
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.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.2 mi · 55 min
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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