About Lake Powhatan
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71 total sites
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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- 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
Lynne H
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Bent Creek
The campsites are spacious and private - ideal. I loved having the paths and lake nearby as well. The woman at the check in gate couldn't have been nicer - we'll be back.
Bridget F
VerifiedNovember 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
We’ve been camping here for years.
Cynthia H
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Lake Powhatan is one of my fave places to camp! The sites and bathroom/facilities are always well-kept and clean. And the showers bathrooms are heated, which is great because they are open all year. The staff is always very friendly and helpful. I love that there's some amount of woods between each site so it doesn't feel like they are on top of each other. There are lots of hiking trails around, but the campground is nice to walk around, too. It'll be my go-to place for this area!
Kim B
VerifiedNovember 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lakeside
Great check-in host. Lake Powhatan is a great, easy hike.
Kathleen M
VerifiedNovember 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Lovely space nice privacy
Paul T
VerifiedNovember 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Negatives:
- Showers: Water temperature was between warm and lukewarm. Water pressure from top shower head was not up to par.
- Toilet: one of the toilets was marked out-of-order due to faulty door lock. During our stay of seven nights the door was never fixed. campground should have replacement items (door levers) on-hand.
Positives:
+ Bathrooms were heated. Thank you.
Randy J
VerifiedNovember 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Lovely park. Easy to use dump station. Friendly staff and beautiful park
Allen J
VerifiedDecember 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Great camping spit and short hike to lake. Caught lots of trout.
Daniela R
VerifiedDecember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: Lakeside
Very nice campground with close proximity to Asheville and Biltmore Estate. Stayed in a full-hookup site. Nice paved site fairly level. Good AT&T signal. Sites were nicely spaced.
Karen G
VerifiedDecember 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
We found Lake Powhatan to be a delightful place to stay in the Asheville area. It was easy to find and close to several other attractions. The facilities were easily accessible, clean and well maintained. The staff were kind and friendly.
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
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