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764 reviews
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.
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May 3, 2024 Stayed at: 025, Loop: Bent Creek
Lake Powhatan is relaxing and has bear boxes located right next to the tables for ease of getting food. Don is a nice guy who is there 8am to 8pm if you need help. Wonderful place! Loved the fishing too!
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May 3, 2024 Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside
We had a wonderful 3 day weekend stay at Powhatan. We were on a double site with family. Our site was level and spacious, with full hookups. We live in Hendersonville, so Powhatan is convenient for us as a camping destination--allowing us to easily get our daughter to swim practices in Arden and also allowing our non-camping family to visit and celebrate our mom's birthday.
Even though we were close to home, we felt far away in such a peaceful, well-maintained, location. The staff were friendly and I was told by family that the bath houses were clean.
My husband was a lifeguard at the lake in the late 80's, but we had never camped there before. We definitely will again!
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May 5, 2024 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Big John
Campsite and grounds were awesome! The only problem I had was with the water supply not working. I mentioned it to the front gate personnel but it must have never been addressed. You had to really play with the handle and spout to get it to work.
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May 5, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Very good trip this time, however the campers in the buddy sites in our loop were inconsiderate of all of the other campers.
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May 10, 2024 Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground
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May 11, 2024 Stayed at: 033, Loop: Bent Creek
We always enjoy our camping trips at Lake Powhatan. There are running/hiking/biking trails within the campground, and nearby. The lots are well maintained and private. The bathrooms and showers are clean.
The NC Arboretum is right down the road, and Asheville is 15 minutes away.
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May 15, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Amazing experience, beautiful grounds, clean facilities, and the fire wood we purchased actually burned unlike some other camp grounds , great location . Hosts where super friendly and nice we will definitely go back
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May 15, 2024 Stayed at: 006A, Loop: Big John
This is a great campsite not too far from Asheville. Lots of hiking trails available and Bent Creek is an absolute mountain biking mecca! Right next to the Arboretum and Blue Ridge Parkway.
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May 16, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Lake Powhaten is close to Asheville, NC. Has plenty of hiking and mountain biking trails. Facilities are clean, staff is friendly. The sites are very private and well sized. Couldn't ask for anything better
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May 17, 2024 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek
Mountain bike trails are funny
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375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28806 United States
Elevation: 686 ft
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.
Lake Powhatan Campground is accessible via I-26, with exit 33 located approximately 2 miles from the campground on State Route 191.
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.2 mi · 55 min
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 80 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,215 ft
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