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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
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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
Tom S
VerifiedMay 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Campground offers a serene and scenic environment perfect for a relaxing getaway. The campsites are spacious and well-maintained, providing ample privacy.
However, the bathrooms leave something to be desired, with only two single bathrooms available for the whole area, broken showers, and just one working sink. Despite these limitations, the overall experience is enjoyable, especially for those who appreciate a natural, rustic setting
Timothy D
VerifiedMay 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Hard Times
We stayed two nights at the campground for our visit to the Biltmore house.
It was very convenient, only a 20 minute drive. Easy access to I-26 and downtown.
I think the campground was the quietest I have ever stayed. The park seemed very well maintained and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Having large showers was an unexpected treat.
Sites are limited for larger RV access due to the tight roads that most national parks have.
I highly recommend the park.
Mark C
VerifiedApril 27, 2025 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
Nice quite spot, clean, but narrow roads
Catherine B
VerifiedApril 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lakeside
Very nice campground. Spacious sites, friendly staff, beautiful location. Close to all the Asheville tourist attractions. We have a Class A motorhome and found the roads from the interstate to the campground challenging. They are narrow and winding.
Jason D
VerifiedApril 17, 2025 • Stayed at: 096, Loop: Hard Times
This place was beautiful! Would definitely stay again.
David M
VerifiedApril 15, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
Beautiful campground with large spread out sites.
Tracy B
VerifiedApril 13, 2025 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lakeside
Whenever in the vicinity of Asheville this is our “go to” place ! About 10 minutes from amain road freeway access and you are in rhe wilderness. Great campsites, beautiful lake and the staff is great every visit.
paul f
VerifiedApril 7, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
We really enjoyed this campground. Friendly helpful staff, quiet, well maintained and clean. Good fishing. Lots of hiking trails. Only complaint was a lack of trail maps.
Marinde v
VerifiedMarch 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Nice campsites between the trees and good facilities with heated showers near the campsite.
LeeAnn B
VerifiedMarch 23, 2025 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside
Staff was extremely helpful & courteous. Facilities were clean. Sites were clean & spaced out adequately.
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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