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About Lake Powhatan
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
- Showers
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- 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
Sherri W
VerifiedNovember 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 022, Loop: Bent Creek
Great campsite facility.
Laura M
VerifiedNovember 28, 2025 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Big John
Great spot, walking trails around the lake. Easy access to town
Cody L
VerifiedNovember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lakeside
Awesome Site! Full Hookup super helpful
Janice C
VerifiedNovember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John
Everyone at the front gate was so friendly. They helped with directions to trails and making last minute reservations when I wanted to stay longer. The bathrooms and showers were very clean. And the sites were very level and clean as well. I will definitely be coming back.
Rachel S
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 028/029, Loop: Bent Creek
We rented the double site for tents and it was HUGE. Plenty of space for mine and my friends 2 family size tents and 5 vehicles and we had lots of space leftover! Staff is very friendly and the clean, heated bathrooms/showers were a blessing in the cold November weather. I love that the camp sites are spaced out well so privacy is surprisingly good. There are hiking trails within less than a 2 minute drive, hard times trail being one of them and a hiking path around the lake. Everything was simple and easy to navigate including trash disposal, bear lockers, bathrooms, rules etc. 100% recommend coming here for a relaxing camping trip!
Dona S
VerifiedNovember 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hard Times
Peaceful campground. Helpful and friendly check-in. Excellent access to Blue Ridge Parkway and all Asheville has to offer.
Daniel F
VerifiedNovember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
Unfortunately, it was only a stop over, 1 night, on my way back to Illinois. However, this was my 3rd time camping there and wouldn't camp anywhere else in the area. From the gate attendant to the maintenance people, everyone, was exceptional and friendly. Even better are the wooded campsites…so beautiful! Every site had privacy and surrounded by forest. To sum up in one word…lovely.
Patrick D
VerifiedNovember 20, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: Big John
very clean site and bathroom
Ruth-Anne B
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Great sites. Full hookup. We will be back!
linda b
VerifiedNovember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
beautiful campground and surrounding area. Camping spots very spacious and well maintained. great hikes directly from the camp ground and waterfalls just 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.
Nearby National Park
Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate driving time: 55 min
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Last updated: October 20, 2026
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