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About Lake Powhatan
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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
Tom S
VerifiedOctober 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Sites was amazing and bathrooms clean. Shower heads probably can be replaced on Lake Loop. All personnel was professional and helpful.
Noel C
VerifiedOctober 10, 2023 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Hard Times
Bring noise canceling earphones if camping Friday and Saturday night. Lots of noise on our experience, but otherwise a great spot to camp. Baths clean, campsites clean, and just an all around good experience. Staff was fantastic.
Anona M
VerifiedOctober 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Hard Times
Beautiful, peaceful camping area nestled in a lovely thick forest. Can go for a morning walk down to the lake or hit the many trails in the surrounding area. Feels secluded but you're 10 minutes from a grocery store and a quick 20 min drive to west Asheville if you want to do activities in town. Facilities were clean, showers hot, campers respectful, and staff friendly.
Judith W
VerifiedOctober 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: Big John
Great campground close to Asheville!
David B
VerifiedOctober 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: Hard Times
Terrific location and friendly, outgoing staff. Perhaps the quietest quiet I’ve ever heard. Only issue was internet access, which was nonexistent at my site, but hardly the camp’s fault. Overall an incredible experience!
Kenneth W
VerifiedOctober 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 091, Loop: Hard Times
Sites are nice & well kept. Staff is very nice & helpful. Only drawback to campground is insufficient number of restrooms/ showers for the weekend crowds they get.
RICHARD J
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
We have come to Lake Powhatan to camp several times in the past few years even though it is nearly a 5-hr drive for us pulling the camper. I love the proximity to the Arboretum and thevBlue Ridge Pky. Also enjoyed the Ashville Bitsnical gardens on a previous trip - a real gem. Another big plus is full hook-ups in the Lakeside loop which makes it much easier for a longer stay.
Richard M
VerifiedSeptember 22, 2023 • Stayed at: 035, Loop: Bent Creek
Great campsite with incredible facilities. I would definitely camp there again
Elizabeth P
VerifiedSeptember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
I so love this PLACE! As much as I like being "disconnected", I would like the option to have been cellular/Internet service.
John H
VerifiedSeptember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Hard Times
campground was very clean; including the bathrooms
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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