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Lake Powhatan

Lake Powhatan Glamping Sites
Full hook up site at Lake Powhatan
Firewood and Ice available for purchase at Lake Powhatan
Lake Powhatan in the fall
Fishing at Lake Powhatan

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly
Showers

About Lake Powhatan

 Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Choose one of 12 custom designed, fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure, only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . To book your glamping site, click here.  Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping and dining in Asheville, scenic driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, numerous hiking trails and lakeside recreation.

Number of accommodations: 71

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 21 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

71 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 004, Loop: Big John
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 005, Loop: Big John
Electric Only
Price not available
006A, Loop: Big John
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 007, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
008, Loop: Big John
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 009, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 010, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 011, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 012, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
016, Loop: Big John
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
017, Loop: Big John
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
018, Loop: Big John
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: Big John
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 021, Loop: Big John
Electric Only
Price not available
022, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
024, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
025, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Water & Electric
Price not available
027, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 028/029, Loop: Bent Creek
No Hookups
Price not available
030, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 031, Loop: Bent Creek
No Hookups
Price not available
032, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
033, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
034, Loop: Bent Creek
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 036, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 037, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 038, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 039, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 041, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 042, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 044, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 046, Loop: Lakeside
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 048, Loop: Lakeside
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
050, Loop: Lakeside
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 051, Loop: Lakeside
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 052, Loop: Lakeside
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 053, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 055, Loop: Lakeside
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 056, Loop: Lakeside
50 Amp · Full Hookups
Price not available
🚐 058, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
059, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 060, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 061, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
063, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
064, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
065, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 066, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 067, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
068, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 069, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 070, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 071, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 072, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 087, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
088, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
089, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
090, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
091, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
092, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 094, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 095, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 096, Loop: Hard Times
No Hookups
Price not available
097, Loop: Hard Times
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 45/47, Loop: Lakeside
Full Hookups
Price not available

Reviews (581)

What Guests Are Saying

Lake Powhatan is a lovely campground with clean, spacious campsites and beautiful scenery, making it a great spot for hiking and biking. The staff is friendly and accommodating, contributing to a welcoming atmosphere. While some reviews mentioned outdated bathroom facilities and noise from other campers, many guests enjoyed their stay and appreciated the well-maintained environment and amenities.

Review Summary

4.6
581 reviews
5
75.9%
441
4
16.5%
96
3
4.8%
28
2
1.9%
11
1
0.9%
5

James Q

Verified

April 11, 2024 Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside

5

New favorite place to camp. The NC Arboretum was amazing and had great trails.

James B

Verified

April 10, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John

3

No. Comment.

Natalie J

Verified

April 9, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John

5

This was a great campground. Staff was very friendly and helpful, and the sites were spacious and very nice. Large trees all around provided excellent shade. Bathhouses were clean. It was close to Asheville and multiple hiking and biking trails. We would definitely stay here again if we were in the area.

Maura S

Verified

April 6, 2024 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek

4

Bathrooms and showers very nice and warm in cold weather. Bike trails are fun but better signage and maps would be helpful.
Enjoyed trolley tour in Ashville. Biltmore is great but expensive!

Tatiana L

Verified

April 6, 2024 Stayed at: 034, Loop: Bent Creek

5

We loved camping here, we had enough space and privacy, the showers were nice, clean and had hot water, bathrooms and showers had heaters for the colder months. The only thing we wish we had was a sink to wash dishes. We did not have any designated area to do so and its understandable since it’s in bear country but that would be a great addition.

Joseph S

Verified

April 6, 2024 Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside

5

This is an amazingly well kept campground. Proximity to Asheville (10 minutes), yet it is forested and very quiet. The loudest noise was from the two canadian geese on the lake. Lots of trails in and around the park. The lake is clean. The facilities are kept very clean, bathrooms are well stocked, and the staff comes in behind a departing camper and makes the campsite clean. The staff even goes so far as to clean the firepit. All the roads in the park are well paved as well as each site. This park is in better condition than many of the national forest parks near the national parks in Montana and Wyoming. Highly recommend it, you won't be disappointed

Malin A

Verified

April 5, 2024 Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John

5

Good space between sites

JOHN B

Verified

April 3, 2024 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek

4

Tent camping is mediocre at best. The staff works hard, the sites become mud pits in the rain.

Jetta P

Verified

April 3, 2024 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John

5

Great hike from the campsite to Hard Times trail then down to the Arboretum and Bent Creek.
Some campsites don’t have water hookups even if they have electricity.

Maureen K

Verified

April 2, 2024 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside

5

Great proximity to Asheville, North Carolina Arboretum, Biltmore. We camped in Lake Loop 39 with full hook ups. We did not use the bathrooms but they looked clean and maintained along with the showers This loop was wonderful with spacious private sites. Some sites might need extra help leveling. So many trails accessible right from the campground. We will return!

Location Lake Powhatan

Address:
375 Wesley Branch Road
Asheville, NC, 28806
United States

Highway access

Lake Powhatan Campground is accessible via I-26, with exit 33 located approximately 2 miles from the campground on State Route 191.

Latitude & Longitude: 35.4817 / -82.63

Elevation: 686 feet

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Last updated: June 4, 2026

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