Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Choose one of 12 custom designed, fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure, only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . To book your glamping site, click here.
Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping and dining in Asheville, scenic driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, numerous hiking trails and lakeside recreation.
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Currently open - Mar 21 to Nov 15
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🚐004, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐005, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺006A, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐007, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺008, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐009, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐010, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐011, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐012, Loop: Big John
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐013, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐014, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐015, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺016, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺017, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺018, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐019, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐020, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐021, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺022, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺024, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺025, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐026, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺027, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐028/029, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺030, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐031, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺032, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺033, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺034, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐035, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐036, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐036A, Loop: Lakeside
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐037, Loop: Lakeside
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐038, Loop: Lakeside
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐039, Loop: Lakeside
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐041, Loop: Lakeside
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐042, Loop: Lakeside
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐044, Loop: Lakeside
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Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐046, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐048, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
⛺050, Loop: Lakeside
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐051, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐052, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐053, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Gravel
🚐055, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐056, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐058, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺059, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐060, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐061, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺063, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺064, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺065, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐066, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐067, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺068, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐069, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐070, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐071, Loop: Hard Times
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐072, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐087, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺088, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺089, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺090, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺091, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺092, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐094, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐095, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐096, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺097, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐45/47, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
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🚐004, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐005, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺006A, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐007, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺008, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐009, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐010, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐011, Loop: Big John
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐012, Loop: Big John
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐013, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐014, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐015, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺016, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺017, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺018, Loop: Big John
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐019, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐020, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐021, Loop: Big John
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺022, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺024, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺025, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐026, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺027, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐028/029, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺030, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐031, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺032, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺033, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺034, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐035, Loop: Bent Creek
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐036, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐036A, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐037, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐038, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐039, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐041, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐042, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐044, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐046, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐048, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
⛺050, Loop: Lakeside
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐051, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐052, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐053, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Gravel
🚐055, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐056, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐058, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺059, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐060, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐061, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺063, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺064, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺065, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐066, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐067, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺068, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐069, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐070, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐071, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐072, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐087, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺088, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺089, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺090, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺091, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺092, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐094, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐095, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐096, Loop: Hard Times
RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺097, Loop: Hard Times
Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐45/47, Loop: Lakeside
RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
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Reviews
764 reviews
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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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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!
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.
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Location & Directions for Lake Powhatan
375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28806 United States
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.
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