About Lake Powhatan
Available sites
71 total sitesSeasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- 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
Brad H
VerifiedMarch 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Very pleasant woman at the check-in/check-out booth. Shower was a little low pressure. Sites were flat, clean, quiet.
Maureen K
VerifiedApril 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Great proximity to Asheville, North Carolina Arboretum, Biltmore. We camped in Lake Loop 39 with full hook ups. We did not use the bathrooms but they looked clean and maintained along with the showers This loop was wonderful with spacious private sites. Some sites might need extra help leveling. So many trails accessible right from the campground. We will return!
JOHN B
VerifiedApril 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Tent camping is mediocre at best. The staff works hard, the sites become mud pits in the rain.
Jetta P
VerifiedApril 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Great hike from the campsite to Hard Times trail then down to the Arboretum and Bent Creek.
Some campsites don’t have water hookups even if they have electricity.
Malin A
VerifiedApril 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John
Good space between sites
Maura S
VerifiedApril 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Bathrooms and showers very nice and warm in cold weather. Bike trails are fun but better signage and maps would be helpful.
Enjoyed trolley tour in Ashville. Biltmore is great but expensive!
Tatiana L
VerifiedApril 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Bent Creek
We loved camping here, we had enough space and privacy, the showers were nice, clean and had hot water, bathrooms and showers had heaters for the colder months. The only thing we wish we had was a sink to wash dishes. We did not have any designated area to do so and its understandable since it’s in bear country but that would be a great addition.
Joseph S
VerifiedApril 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside
This is an amazingly well kept campground. Proximity to Asheville (10 minutes), yet it is forested and very quiet. The loudest noise was from the two canadian geese on the lake. Lots of trails in and around the park. The lake is clean. The facilities are kept very clean, bathrooms are well stocked, and the staff comes in behind a departing camper and makes the campsite clean. The staff even goes so far as to clean the firepit. All the roads in the park are well paved as well as each site. This park is in better condition than many of the national forest parks near the national parks in Montana and Wyoming. Highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed
Natalie J
VerifiedApril 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
This was a great campground. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the sites were spacious and very nice. Large trees all around provided excellent shade. Bathhouses were clean. It was close to Asheville and multiple hiking and biking trails. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.
James B
VerifiedApril 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
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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