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
Chuck L
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
One of the nicest national parks I've ever stayed at very large campsites well spaced apart stated a 30-ft RV
Roger S
VerifiedJune 11, 2026 • Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
Great campground in Asheville. Very quiet, peaceful, sites spread out, bears were in the campground, and many places to visit nearby. Cell service is the only negative, but then was nice to not be attached to it during the stay.
Bob O
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
I Had a tire blow on my camper, so I did need to stay an extra day. Your folks were very helpful and patient to get me back up and running.
My wife and I always tell everyone how wonderful LP is.
Martin H
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Big John
extremely well-maintained and comfortable campground
Glenn G
VerifiedJune 12, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: Big John
Love this campground. Can bike from site. Close to everything in Asheville.
meg c
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Clean bathrooms friendly staff lots of trails and can walk to the NC arboretum.
Carole D
VerifiedJune 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 066, Loop: Hard Times
Site was beautiful and bathrooms very clean.
Jan D
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: Hard Times
We were able to book a last minute spot after a full weekend. We checked in on Sunday afternoon to a mostly empty campground. It was quiet and shaded with a perfectly sized tent pad for our 11' tent. The park rangers were very friendly and helpful! It's a great place to camp if you are visiting Asheville, an easy 15 minute drive to downtown. A caveat: glad I brought a tent, because this spot would have been impossible for our pop up. "Tent only" spots here mean exactly that. I will be staying here again!
Carol A
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
great sites, staff, mountain biking,and hiking
James D
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful spacious sites, generally pretty quiet. Well maintained restrooms. Easy trail access for pleasant hikes and dog walking. One of our favorites.
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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