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2026 Season availability
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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- 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
Diane M
VerifiedMarch 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground. Lots of hiking trails, nice little lake and close to shopping but you'd never know it. Wonderful friendly staff. A return stop for
sure. Good cell service AT&T and plenty of antenna TV for rainy days
Cynthia W
VerifiedMarch 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
The staff member that greeted us was extremely friendly and helpful. The sites are large, (at least ours was), and gave plenty of space between sites with plenty of trees. We've stayed here twice and really enjoy this campground. Lots of bike and hiking trails nearby.
Susan R
VerifiedMarch 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Beautiful park! Great staff at check in, very friendly and knowledgeable. About 20 minutes from the Biltmore, near the arboretum and outlets.
Ozzy S
VerifiedMarch 14, 2024 • Stayed at: 027, Loop: Bent Creek
Campsite 27 was a great, large campsite. Very close to bathrooms/showers, water spigot, and a short walk to the lake. Level area with plenty of space for 2 tents. Previous reviews said the bear box was installed backwards, but that is now fixed. Tons of hiking in the Powhatan area, and just a few minutes from civilization. Spotty cell service (T-Mobile).
Only issue was one of the two bathrooms' sinks was not functioning while we were there, but we heard that was getting fixed the day we were leaving.
Jonivan J
VerifiedMarch 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
Great Site, Trails and Staff there. Also has a great set up with bathrooms and showers.
Ronald W
VerifiedMarch 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside
Great setting.
Cynthia H
VerifiedMarch 2, 2024 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Loved the visit here. Bathrooms/showers are located in the middle of camp loops so very accessible. Very well-kept and clean bathrooms as well as HEATED (very nice for the February temperatures.) Attendant was very helpful and friendly. Sites are pretty private. Reviews said no cell service but got 2 bars with AT&T site 4. Back in was tricky with narrow road, but doable. Beautiful area with lots of woods and a lake. Swimming in the summer. Will be back, especially since it’s one of the few campgrounds open year-round in the area.
Linda S
VerifiedFebruary 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
Sites are beautiful and well maintained! And the people who work there are the best! So friendly! We'll be back!
Elizabeth P
VerifiedFebruary 24, 2024 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Lake Powhatan is such a great location. The campsites are clean and well kept. Bath house very clean. Personnel are very friendly.
Samantha F
VerifiedFebruary 23, 2024 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Really enjoy this campground. It's close to town but still feels like a world of its own. We were there in February so the campsite was pretty empty which was nice. Love that you can access the trails from the campsite. Campsite was great, flat, spacious, clean, and hook up was great. Wish the bathroom was closer but this was a minor thing. Overall really great stay!
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
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