About Lake Powhatan
Available sites
71 total sites
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
Showers
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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
Ozzy S
VerifiedMarch 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Bent Creek
Campsite 27 was a great, large campsite. Very close to bathrooms/showers, water spigot, and a short walk to the lake. Level area with plenty of space for 2 tents. Previous reviews said the bear box was installed backwards, but that is now fixed. Tons of hiking in the Powhatan area, and just a few minutes from civilization. Spotty cell service (T-Mobile).
Only issue was one of the two bathrooms' sinks was not functioning while we were there, but we heard that was getting fixed the day we were leaving.
Susan R
VerifiedMarch 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Beautiful park! Great staff at check in, very friendly and knowledgeable. About 20 minutes from the Biltmore, near the arboretum and outlets.
Cynthia W
VerifiedMarch 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
The staff member that greeted us was extremely friendly and helpful. The sites are large, (at least ours was), and gave plenty of space between sites with plenty of trees. We've stayed here twice and really enjoy this campground. Lots of bike and hiking trails nearby.
Diane M
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground. Lots of hiking trails, nice little lake and close to shopping but you'd never know it. Wonderful friendly staff. A return stop for
sure. Good cell service AT&T and plenty of antenna TV for rainy days
Ed E
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful park. Nice spacing between sites, clean restrooms. Host when checking in was very friendly.
Will stop again if close to the area.
Ron H
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
We only stayed one night, but the grounds and campsites were very nice. The staff were helpful, too.
Scot H
VerifiedMarch 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
I really enjoyed my time at Lake Powhatan. I reserved a camping site and there was a sign with my name on it which I thought was very nice. The campground was very clean and the Lake was beautiful. I would return.
Dana J
VerifiedMarch 19, 2024 • Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside
Site 045 = Double Site - This drive through site wasperfect for camping with our friends. It had two water, electric and sewer hook ups for our two campers. If we had gotten creative, we could have figured a way to park the rvs and still get both trucks out. Instead, we had one truck trapped between the two rvs with no way out...oh well. It worked out fine. The park staff was very friendly and informative. The park was lovely with walking trails, a beautiful lake and beach. Th. bathroom facility was heated and clean. It was close to Asheville and all that it has to offer.We will definitely be back!
kynser N
VerifiedMarch 20, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Was a great place to stay !
William S
VerifiedMarch 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Big John
Great campground with several loops and different options (some tent only spots, some with electricity etc.) in Pisgah National Forest. Hiking and mountain bike trails nearby and Asheville, NC was a short drive away.
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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