About Lake Powhatan
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71 total sites
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Bob L
VerifiedNovember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
The campground is well managed. The restrooms are clean, the people are friendly and helpful. Cell service (Verizon) was spotty, but there was a "cell service area" in the campground that seemed to get a better signal most of the time.
Our site was relatively level (site 53), but somewhat difficult to back our rig in to as the angle of the drive, and the edge of the road, made turning and maneuvering somewhat challenging (and we're not novice campers).
Lee P
VerifiedNovember 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Outstanding campground & staff
Kevin M
VerifiedNovember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Big John
Great area to explore waterfalls, trails and more. Very nice campground! Large sites and clean bathhouse.
ALAN T
VerifiedNovember 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
site was level and clean. we saw workers blowing off leaves from the roadway and sites to maintain the area. we'll be back, it was a good stay
Chad E
VerifiedDecember 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Large spots, always clean, and very friendly and helpful staff!
Karen O
VerifiedDecember 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Love camping here. Love the peacefulness, quiet & nature. All that & only a few minutes from everything in Asheville.
Samantha E
VerifiedDecember 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
I have a wonderful Peace experience every time I say. Thank you so much! See ya again in a couple of weeks ❤️
Micah W
VerifiedDecember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
This is a nice location to enjoy the Pisgah National Forest and the Biltmore Estate. There is plenty of hiking accessible from the campground and since we came around Christmas, we also went to see the light display at the nearby arboretum.
Randall S
VerifiedDecember 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Large secluded sites. We stayed in December, so the park was nearly deserted. It didn't keep the daily hikers and bikers away, though. Miles and miles of trails.
Lynn I
VerifiedJanuary 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Restroom/bathhouse was very clean. Campsites are spacious and wooded. Plenty of trails for hiking and biking.
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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