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
Dylan B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
What you expect for camping. Bathrooms could have been nicer.
Mary G
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
Close to Asheville and the arboretum, this is a convenient campground. You feel like you are very far from everything but it is an easy drive to town/groceries/gas/restaurants. Although we did not use the bathhouse, they were nice and clean. We stayed on a FHU site in Lakeside loop w NO cell connection, but we were connecting randomly as we walked through the park. The sites are spacious and wooded.
I would advise to arrive and set up before dark- very dark winding roads through the park.
We would stay here again.
John M
VerifiedNovember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
A lovely late season stop. I look forward to a return visit.
Jose C
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
We took our RV for two nights in October. Sites 52 and 56. Both were fairly level and had nice privacy, with good access to super clean restrooms with warm water and an included shower. The fire pit and bench are well located by the site and we enjoyed both. In the morning we walked to the lake to get to know the area, super peaceful. In the afternoon we did a longer hike over to the Arboretum and back. Super convenient that the recreation area is connected via hikes to the arboretum. Nice hike! And there are so many other hikes to explore. The restrooms were always clean, which we appreciated so much, and the staff was very friendly and helpful. No Verizon access whatsoever at the sites, but a little throughout other areas and the check in area has free wifi they allow you to connect to.
pam g
VerifiedNovember 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
love this campground. it's quiet and extremely clean. bathrooms especially are spotless. its also only 15 minutes to downtown Asheville.
Billy H
VerifiedNovember 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lakeside
Host were very helpful and friendly.
Cameron N
VerifiedNovember 12, 2023 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hard Times
Great visit! Peaceful and quiet—Friendly and competent staff
John A
VerifiedNovember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Hard Times
Beautiful campsite, friendly hard working staff, clean an maintained well.
Richard F
VerifiedNovember 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lakeside
Great facilities, easy check-in, nice level RV spot. We were charmed by the beautiful lakeside mountain scenery. Close to civilization but not too close! We are definitely planning another visit!
Rex N
VerifiedNovember 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: Hard Times
We stayed at site #88. It was really close to the neighboring site but overall was a nice place to stay. The staff was very friendly and facilities were clean.
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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