Available sites
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
John B
VerifiedOctober 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 011, Loop: Big John
Our stay was very nice. Clean restrooms and friendly staff. They are doing a great job managing the campground. Very convenient to Parkway and many restaurants and shopping centers. Not to mention great local breweries!
Juan V
VerifiedOctober 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: Big John
Wonderful spot, calm and quiet. Close to several trails both for hiking and mountain biking.
Mark W
VerifiedOctober 24, 2023 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
Disappointed in the lack of sites available with electric when many not being used. Why can't they be rented when no one is there? The place seems to be disorganized as all communication must go online and gate helpers can't help , 😞
Sarah F
VerifiedOctober 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: Hard Times
Great campground in a great location for visiting Asheville!
Susan H
VerifiedOctober 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 018, Loop: Big John
Very nice campsites. Very wooded area with lots of privacy. Very clean bathrooms/showers. The campground was fairly quiet. The gate worker was friendly and very helpful. Trails nearby are nice. Will definitely keep this campground high on our list.
Dan G
VerifiedOctober 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 060, Loop: Hard Times
Very beautiful location and a great camping experience.
Layton L
VerifiedOctober 17, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
Have stayed at this campground several times and always enjoy it. Conveniently located near Asheville shopping and restaurants but still very much a national forest camping experience.
Lydia M
VerifiedOctober 15, 2023 • Stayed at: 092, Loop: Hard Times
I truly enjoyed my campsite- it was private, quiet, with plenty of downed firewood to forage. I also got to see an incredible bioluminescent glow worm in the wild! Felt very special. The site and bathhouse were clean, water accessible, and the bear boxes were a great addition to a tent site! I'll definitely be back.
Jessica S
VerifiedOctober 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 097, Loop: Hard Times
The camp site had exactly what we needed - tent pad, fire ring, bear box and picnic table. It rained while we were there and our tent held up beautifully. Only thing to note was that our tent was sitting on top of quite a bit of water at site 097.
Bathrooms were fine just bring a good flashlight to get there!
Lukas C
VerifiedOctober 13, 2023 • Stayed at: 050, Loop: Lakeside
Site was great, and amenities were good. Clean restrooms. Only thing I noticed, that I wasn’t fond of, is the speed at which vehicles travel through the loops. Too many were going well over the posted speed limit, and with many campers walking along the loops, this is extremely dangerous.
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