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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 2, 2024 Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lakeside
Swim Beach was not something I would go here for, the water is stagnant and dirty, and the water is so hot at the campground bathroom we cannot even take a bath, I mentioned that at the gate to fix but it was not, apparently they want people in and out fast .
Overall my experience with the USFS sites is not that great, they are not very well maintained like the state park.
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June 18, 2024 Stayed at: 088, Loop: Hard Times
Nice campground in a beautiful setting. Great place to unplug and enjoy nature. The lake, streams, walking trails, and mountain vistas make you feel like you’re miles away from everything even though you’re near the conveniences of the city. My husband is an avid fly fisherman and caught native trout in the little stream near our campsite.
Campsites offer the basics including bear boxes. Bath house is adequate. Campground staff are helpful and friendly. During our stay, other campers were considerate and followed campground rules.
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June 9, 2024 Stayed at: 092, Loop: Hard Times
Great place to fish!
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June 6, 2024 Stayed at: 092, Loop: Hard Times
The guy at the check in booth at my checkin the night of May 29th was so nice explaining everything. Even offered to delivered the firewood I bought to my campsite as I was on a motorcycle. Just awesome !!
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June 4, 2024 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek
really nice campground. restrooms and showers were clean.
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May 31, 2024 Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Love this campground - have come here several times. Wry convenient to NC Arboretum and BRP plus other Ashville attractions.
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May 28, 2024 Stayed at: 067, Loop: Hard Times
The campground was easy to find, my site was pretty level, the bathrooms were warm but dirty. Check in process was easy with friendly staff.
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May 27, 2024 Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Lake Powhatan has become an annual visit for us. Close to friends in the area as well as access to some of the best stuff WNC has to offer, whether a tour of the local brewery or a ride on the BR parkway. I brought my bike this time and thoroughly enjoyed the trails in the area.
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May 26, 2024 Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Quiet, peaceful, well maintained and clean. We had an exceptional stay at Lake Powhatan- easy step off for Pisgah NF, Asheville, or the BRP.
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May 21, 2024 Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
site was clean...hosts were friendly. no bears
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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
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Population: 94,535
Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 80 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,215 ft
Asheville, NC
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