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VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Bathrooms and showers need work. It was otherwise a nice stay.
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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.
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July 16, 2024 Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Bathrooms and showers need work. It was otherwise a nice stay.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 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.
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July 9, 2024 Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
full hookups. good distance between sites. excellent restrooms and showers
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July 7, 2024 Stayed at: 012, Loop: Big John
very quite -- clean, friendly staff
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July 6, 2024 Stayed at: 065, Loop: Hard Times
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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