LAKE POWHATAN
Full hook up site at Lake Powhatan
Lake Powhatan Glamping Sites
Firewood and Ice available for purchase at Lake Powhatan
Lake Powhatan in the fall

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Available sites

71 total sites

About Lake Powhatan

 Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Choose one of 12 custom designed, fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure, only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . To book your glamping site, click here.  Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping and dining in Asheville, scenic driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, numerous hiking trails and lakeside recreation.

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 21 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

71 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 004, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 006A, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 007, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 008, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 015, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 016, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 019, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 022, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 025, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 026, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 027, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 028/029, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 030, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 031, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 032, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 034, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 035, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 036A, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 048, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
⛺ 050, Loop: Lakeside Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 051, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 052, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 053, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Gravel
🚐 055, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 056, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 058, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 059, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 060, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 063, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 064, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 065, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 066, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 067, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 068, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 069, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 070, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 071, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 072, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 087, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 088, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 089, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 090, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 091, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 092, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 094, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 095, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 096, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 097, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 45/47, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved

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.

Review Summary

4.6
764 reviews
5
75.5%
577
4
16.9%
129
3
4.5%
34
2
2.4%
18
1
0.8%
6

George G

Verified

February 18, 2024 • Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lakeside

4

Very peaceful and beautiful

Dennis H

Verified

February 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek

5

We camp here on a regular basis. it's close to home and we love the trails. Bring entertainment because there is no data.

Cliff K

Verified

January 8, 2024 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside

5

Very efficient check in and nice, clean and well maintained facitility. Good hiking, mountain biking and close to Asheville for a night on the town.

ken b

Verified

January 7, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John

5

Our site was very private and natural which we enjoyed

Lynn I

Verified

January 6, 2024 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek

4

Restroom/bathhouse was very clean. Campsites are spacious and wooded. Plenty of trails for hiking and biking.

Randall S

Verified

December 31, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside

5

Large secluded sites. We stayed in December, so the park was nearly deserted. It didn't keep the daily hikers and bikers away, though. Miles and miles of trails.

Micah W

Verified

December 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside

4

This is a nice location to enjoy the Pisgah National Forest and the Biltmore Estate. There is plenty of hiking accessible from the campground and since we came around Christmas, we also went to see the light display at the nearby arboretum.

Samantha E

Verified

December 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek

5

I have a wonderful Peace experience every time I say. Thank you so much! See ya again in a couple of weeks ❤️

Karen O

Verified

December 5, 2023 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside

5

Love camping here. Love the peacefulness, quiet & nature. All that & only a few minutes from everything in Asheville.

Chad E

Verified

December 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside

5

Large spots, always clean, and very friendly and helpful staff!

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.

Nearest town

Asheville, NC - 13 mi

About 23 min to downtown

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

Approximate driving time: 55 min

Nearby Campgrounds

Nearby destinations


Last updated: October 20, 2026

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