Pet friendly
Showers
No sites found matching your criteria.
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
Site Details
Select a site to view details
No available sites
All sites are booked for your selected dates. Try showing all sites to see booked options, create an alert to be notified when something opens up, or adjust your dates.
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.
Based on guest feedback
4.6
Based on 764 reviews
Showing 764 reviews
November 10, 2024 Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside
Overall, my fiancée and I had a lovely time at Lake Powhatan. You can’t beat the proximity to Asheville, the scenery is beautiful, and the facilities are great for the most part.
Helpful
November 9, 2024 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground with well spaced sites. Our site had full hook ups and it was level and very pretty.
Helpful
November 8, 2024 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
We stayed here post Helene. The campground was completely cleared of any downed trees as well as the road. The town still had no potable water but the campground ware is potable. Reliable electric. Some parts of Asheville still in tough shape but the businesses appreciated us being there to support them.
Helpful
November 7, 2024 Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Had a great and peaceful time.
Helpful
November 3, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
Sites are private. Loved coming here, we look forward to returning. Camp host was so nice. Firewood is a bit pricey at $10 a bundle. Cell signal with T-Mobile was poor.
Helpful
October 10, 2024 Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
We love this place! And great news, they fixed the water pressure on the Big John Loop! The showers are fantastic now!
Helpful
October 1, 2024 Stayed at: 020, Loop: Big John
This was a very peaceful place to spend some time. Staff was pleasant and helpful. I hope they're all okay and this facility isn't too badly damaged by the storm.
Helpful
September 24, 2024 Stayed at: 061, Loop: Hard Times
Our site (61) was a pull through but it was VERY tight. This campground has to be one of the quietest places that we have stayed (it was during the week and the place was just about empty). Cell service was marginal. All in all, a great stay and I would certainly stay here again.
Helpful
September 23, 2024 Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
A good camping experience.
Helpful
September 15, 2024 Stayed at: 087, Loop: Hard Times
The permanent tent sits on Hardtimes loop have attracted a noisy lot. Competing sites trying to blast music over the top of of each other and children spitting on pedestrians walking the loop. Dogs barking all night... I'll not be back.
Helpful
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
Our team is here to help you find the perfect spot for your next adventure.
Replies within minutes
Population: 94,535
Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 80 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,215 ft
Asheville, NC
RV Sites
Tent Sites
