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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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August 9, 2024 Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hard Times
Great place that is very close to all the goods that are found in AVL and surrounding area. However, there should be a ban on smoking cogs in campsites as not everyone wants to smell that crap while camping. Especially around children! It’s annoying!
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August 12, 2024 Stayed at: 095, Loop: Hard Times
Great place and saw some wildlife this trip
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August 15, 2024 Stayed at: 016, Loop: Big John
Came all the way from south Florida! It was my first time ever camping! we did tent camping and i had the most amazing 9 days at Lake Powhatan. The campsite is beautiful! trees everywhere so it’s mostly shaded and cool! the bathhouse was clean and the showers were warm. I loved it so much! Can’t wait to be back.
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August 17, 2024 Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lakeside
The campgrounds are very nice. They are kept up and camp sites are a good size. The staff is friendly and helpful.
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August 20, 2024 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
I enjoy it at Pow' and I can see improvements to the sites. The cost has gone up enough that i cannot afford to go as much as before. Please. No more price increases!
I look forward to trying to fish and be by the lake - I did not get to this time.
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August 23, 2024 Stayed at: 096, Loop: Hard Times
The campground is beautiful and clean. I had an issue with my camper upon arrival. Don and Marissa went out of their way to help me, even though it was after hours. My son and I keep commenting on how friendly the staff were. Strongly recommended,
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August 30, 2024 Stayed at: 006A, Loop: Big John
Personnel at the gate are very friendly and helpful. I love that’s it’s super natural and quiet, even the beach area. Selling firewood and ice at the campsite was so convenient! Only took off 1 star since the water never really got warm or hot in the showers.
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September 2, 2024 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground easy check in
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September 8, 2024 Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Loved being in the woods surrounded by the peace of nature but yet close to business amenities and the perks of having access to the NC Arboretum’s trail systems
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September 11, 2024 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Easy check in. Great campground.
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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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Population: 94,535
Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 80 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,215 ft
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