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
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
Martin F
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside
The location is Awesome and the Arboretum is a must see.
Thomas A
VerifiedApril 30, 2026 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside
The hosts this year were super friendly and helpful and the campground was very clean. Excellent experience. A+
Richard C
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 • Stayed at: 056, Loop: Lakeside
Nice park clean rest rooms wish it had a playground for kids the grandkids
Kristi C
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lakeside
Really nice campground! Sites are very private. Bathroom and showers are inconspicuous, and conveniently located in center of each loop, with a private pathway from each site. Beautiful lake with private picnic tables and grills. Overall, a very pleasant stay, and an easy 10 minute drive to Asheville! Can’t wait to return! I stayed in Lakeside loop site 51.
Brian M
VerifiedMay 4, 2026 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
The site was clean and easily accessible. Bathrooms and showers were in fair shape. There needs to be better pathways to the bathroom from the campsite. We had to walk through other campsites, which can be awkward. Only problem we encountered was a statewide burn ban and was not disclosed when placing reservations. Found out when we arrived. Campground would be better with a playground. Not much to do if you have little kids.
charles e
VerifiedMay 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 071, Loop: Hard Times
Shady but accessible for Starlink. Level , quiet, no hook ups but peaceful and spacious site.
Larry E
VerifiedMay 5, 2026 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
Nice showers. Nice campsites
Steven H
VerifiedMay 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 044, Loop: Lakeside
as always a great place to go. Staff is excellent, facilities great too. My only disappointment was that this time there was a fire band so no campfires. Outstanding hiking and biking though!
Eddie W
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 009, Loop: Big John
Campsites were big, flat, and well-spaced for lots of privacy. Camp hosts were very friendly, and we were close to great trails in the higher mountains surrounding Asheville. Also, we were close to great restaurants and night-life in downtown Asheville. Bathrooms and showers were very clean and convenient.
Aristela T
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: Bent Creek
Awesome weekend!!!!
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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