Available sites
71 total sitesAbout Lake Powhatan
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- 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
Catherine H
VerifiedAugust 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.
nicole d
VerifiedAugust 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.
Christopher J
VerifiedAugust 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Hard Times
Great place and saw some wildlife this trip
Michael B
VerifiedAugust 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!
Audrey D
VerifiedAugust 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
We love this campground!
Amy N
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 028/029, Loop: Bent Creek
We had a great time even in the rain. Such a beautiful campground, sites were spaced nicely with beautiful trees. Bathroom were clean. The staff was helpful and amazingly sweet.
Looking forward to visiting again
Thank you all so much
Amy
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Steven L
VerifiedAugust 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
beautiful campground. wanted to stay longer but no sites. when we left they were a lot of empty sites but we we not able to reserve them
Alex H
VerifiedAugust 1, 2024 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Campground is well located to Asheville and the Blue Ridge Parkway. Camp site is large with tree cover and has asphalt vehicle and RV parking area. Stayed in Site 36A in a 40-foot fifth wheel.
Braulio G
VerifiedJuly 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 095, Loop: Hard Times
Clean campsites. Bathrooms and showers are cleaned and stocked daily. Great trails.
Jeff W
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
I went June 2 2024. It was not very full. It was very wet everywhere like a tropical rain forest including the very large picnic table. There was no grass on my site. There were paths to the bathroom directly from my campsite and all other campsites in our circle but it was not marked so on the attempted return to my campsite at night after using the bathroom, I got turned around and lost and couldn't find my campsite without walking all the way around the circle road. A small post or sign indicating which path goes to which campsite would be helpful. Overall it was quiet and I would visit again.
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