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
Stephen R
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Bathrooms and showers need work. It was otherwise a nice stay.
Michelle M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
The campground was very busy and the hosts did a great job trying to keep up with the facilities.
Jay M
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Great campground. Large spaces and private. Only complaint were the showers. The water trickled (and that's being nice) out of the shower head. Otherwise it was a great stay. Make sure you check if your site has water if not fill the tank up first.
Jeff B
VerifiedJuly 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside
Our favorite RV campground! The tree canopy if beautiful. The entire experience leaves us happy and always at peace.
Julianna C
VerifiedJuly 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
One of the best campgrounds we've stayed at! Bathrooms/showers were clean and convenient. Lots of hiking, fishing, and swimming opportunities in the area. This is arguably the best site at the campground - very spacious, private, and with a great view.
Braulio G
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Bent Creek
Restrooms and showers were kept clean and stocked daily. They’re strict about items being in the bear containers. The sites are immaculate and neighbors are polite. Surrounded by amazing bike and hike trails.
Jennifer T
VerifiedJuly 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: Hard Times
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed previous stays in this camp ground. This stay was definitely not enjoyable. The camp host let their dogs run off leash during our entire stay, and seemed to have a strange avoidance to wearing shirts. The bathrooms were dirty and one door wouldn’t lock. I went to a different bathroom on the same loop and it was like walking into a haunted house. There were spider webs and very large spiders everywhere. One was in the toilet tissue holder and another in the sink and toilet bowl. These were massive spiders. I am an avid camper and know that “communing with nature” often results in meeting all sorts of creatures. The bathroom obviously hadn’t been swept out in a while though.
The front gate staff were welcoming and kind as always.
Eugene W
VerifiedJuly 9, 2024 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
full hookups. good distance between sites. excellent restrooms and showers
Amy D
VerifiedJuly 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
very quite -- clean, friendly staff
Mark H
VerifiedJuly 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Hard Times
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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