About Lake Powhatan
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71 total sites
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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
- Showers
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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
Peter C
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 090, Loop: Hard Times
Weather was great, no fire due to the statewide burn ban, campground was a bit loud
Jamie C
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Busier than I expected. Not many sites available to choose from. The site we ended up with was nice. The showers and restrooms are well kept. The water could have been hotter but very grateful for the amenity. Welcoming and helpful staff. Nice work!
Jeremy H
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
We had the best time. It is a very nice campground.
Anthony G
VerifiedApril 13, 2026 • Stayed at: 006A, Loop: Big John
The campground is awesome! The sites are spaced reasonably apart, so you’re not stacked right up against other campers. Each site is spacious and well maintained. During my stay, they were in the process of installing new bear boxes on freshly laid cement pads at every site.
There are sufficient water stations and dumpsters throughout the campground, so you’re always in close proximity to running water and waste disposal.
All of the hosts and staff were very friendly and polite.
I am only giving 4 stars because of an issue with Recreationdotgov, not the campground itself. I was completely unaware of the statewide burn ban when reserving my 5-night stay. Nothing during the reservation process informed me of the burn ban—no notice on the website, no complimentary email, nothing until I checked in at the campsite.
I do take partial responsibility for not knowing, but I also feel this is something Recreationdotgov should clearly communicate before reservations are made, because it would have changed my itinerary. I likely would have moved my reservation to Tennessee, where campfires were permitted.
Aside from that, my stay was pleasant, and I would definitely stay here again—and most likely will in the future.
Marion O
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside
Only there one night but plane to return. Beautiful site and loved that it had electricity, water and sewer. Bathrooms a little outdated and worn (probably due to unfortunate federal budget cuts) but overall great.
Russell A
VerifiedApril 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: Hard Times
Wonderful campground with excellent staff.
Will G
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: Hard Times
Great campsite. Plenty of privacy and space between sites at 59. Staff was friendly. Average bathrooms and showers. Big bear boxes at sites to store food. Not a knock on the campsite, but I wish the website would let you know about burn bans. There was a state wide burn ban at the time , so I would suggest checking elsewhere to see for any alerts.
Michael J
VerifiedApril 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 010, Loop: Big John
Very nice
Josh H
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek
Great place to camp! We enjoyed the mountain bike trails.
Chris G
VerifiedApril 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Everyone was so helpful and accommodating. Cannot wait until I can go again.
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.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.2 mi · 55 min
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Last updated: October 23, 2026
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