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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
Bruce S
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Very good trip this time, however the campers in the buddy sites in our loop were inconsiderate of all of the other campers.
Donald B
VerifiedMay 5, 2024 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Big John
Campsite and grounds were awesome! The only problem I had was with the water supply not working. I mentioned it to the front gate personnel but it must have never been addressed. You had to really play with the handle and spout to get it to work.
Kara K
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside
We had a wonderful 3 day weekend stay at Powhatan. We were on a double site with family. Our site was level and spacious, with full hookups. We live in Hendersonville, so Powhatan is convenient for us as a camping destination--allowing us to easily get our daughter to swim practices in Arden and also allowing our non-camping family to visit and celebrate our mom's birthday.
Even though we were close to home, we felt far away in such a peaceful, well-maintained, location. The staff were friendly and I was told by family that the bath houses were clean.
My husband was a lifeguard at the lake in the late 80's, but we had never camped there before. We definitely will again!
April C
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 025, Loop: Bent Creek
Lake Powhatan is relaxing and has bear boxes located right next to the tables for ease of getting food. Don is a nice guy who is there 8am to 8pm if you need help. Wonderful place! Loved the fishing too!
Mary L
VerifiedMay 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
Amazing park! Very friendly staff, clean bathrooms and beautiful private sites. Our only complaint is the pricey “green” firewood that is advertised as kiln dried. Bought two bundles and they would not burn. Went to Home Depot.
Charles g
VerifiedApril 29, 2024 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Very nice campsite in the Lakeside loop (36A). Very level with table, firepit and paved drive. Shaded but It had full hookups so solar didn't matter. Very convenient to Ashville and areas south. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Bath house was very clean and the shower was hot and had sufficient pressure. The lake was small but pretty and I saw fish being caught. There was firewood and ice available. Overall very nice stay. My only negative was that despite being close to Asheville my phone/cell signal was poor. I would return. One bit of advice the full .hookup sites bookup quickly
John W
VerifiedApril 27, 2024 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Hard Times
Would have given it 5 stars as this is a nice campground. But, we stayed in site 65 - which looked good online - and it was probably the most run down campsite there. Go have fun at this campground but don’t reserve site 65.
Elwood H
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside
Awesome campground
James P
VerifiedApril 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
Spacious, private site. Shower facility was clean but low water pressure. Water stream was so close to the wall, it was difficult to wash and rinse.
Justin B
VerifiedApril 25, 2024 • Stayed at: 024, Loop: Bent Creek
The site was great, bathrooms clean, everything well maintained and Marcy the host is one of the nicest and most helpful people you could ever meet.
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