Available sites
71 total sitesAbout Lake Powhatan
Seasonal 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
Margaret S
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Bathroom & shower hard to find at night, not on e map. Shower inadequate with push button spicket and auto shut off and hard water stream . Cold water, not hot. No place for hanging clothes, towels, or sitting. Heater that doesn’t turn off or have variable temp.
Our site advertised as with a lake view but no view.
Antonio R
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
Muchos árboles en el campamento l
Los caminos bien bonitos
Christopher J
VerifiedFebruary 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Love this place; probably our favorite
Sharon W
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Bent Creek
I love this campground. It’s so clean, spacious, and peaceful. I’ve seen here several times, with my dog, and this time I met up with some other family members and they enjoyed it as well. It was so nice coming back at the end of a long day to be able to stretch out, relax, and enjoy each other’s company. This trip we went to the Arboretum and Dupont recreation area. I highly recommend both.
Cynthia H
VerifiedFebruary 22, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Powhatan is a favorite campground for me because the maintenance of the sites and bathrooms is excellent. Rangers and camp hosts are readily available, and rangers periodically ride around the sites to make sure everything is okay and to answer any questions.
RD W
VerifiedFebruary 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
First time visiting, exceeded expectations! Staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Annie D
VerifiedJanuary 23, 2026 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
We loved it here! Giant full-hook up site, great location, beautiful park. We will certainly return
Madonna G
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
Quiet, feels very secluded! Bathrooms and showers were clean and warm. All staff was kind and most helpful!
Damon S
VerifiedJanuary 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside
Conveniently located near a town and still has the feeling of being remote. Not much traffic noise.
James A
VerifiedJanuary 18, 2026 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Clean park, private, well maintained. Staff was very helpful and nice.
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.
Nearby National Park
Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate driving time: 55 min
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Last updated: October 20, 2026