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
Paul L
VerifiedMay 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
clean Bathrooms/showers
Linda C
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 037, Loop: Lakeside
Very quiet with great hiking and biking trails. Good fishing at stocked lake. Overall a great experience.
Sheila P
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: Big John
The staff was extremely friendly and helpful. They had my reservation pass ready to go. The area was nice and clean but the fire wood was a little expensive. It was peaceful and very nice. I will definitely be back. Thank you.
Shirley M
VerifiedMay 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Awesome park, beautiful and perfect weather for our trip!
Jim P
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
Sites were very nice and clean. The staff were great and the campground was well kept. Great hiking trails nearby and well marked.
Margaret G
VerifiedMay 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 072, Loop: Hard Times
The park and campground are very nice, lots of trees between sites with plenty of privacy. It is close to many trails, right from the campground or within a short drive. Take the Blue Ridge Parkway, there are many trails available. The sites for RVs are rather small, we were in Lakeside loop with full hookup, our site was tight (we have 35 ft travel trailer). The staff at the campground was helpful and we enjoyed proximity to Asheville for shopping and restaurants.
Joseph C
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 087, Loop: Hard Times
Great well kept campground with lots of good things to do. Very close to Asheville, NC, which has loads of breweries, restaurants and stores.
Alison M
VerifiedApril 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 048, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground! Staff here were so friendly and welcoming. The sites were large and private. You can hike lots of trails and around the lake directly from the campground. We didn’t use the bathhouse facilities so I can’t speak to those. Great experience our first time out in our travel trailer!
Elizabeth P
VerifiedApril 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 046, Loop: Lakeside
Lake Powhatan is so much better than years past. It is cleaner and upkeep seems better than the last few years. It is so convenient to Arboretum, trails, grocery store and downtown Asheville. We love Lake Powhatan!
Cell/internet is spotty and no service at alot of sites. This is good and bad....due to family situations and job, so wish service was better. Could Internet/wifi be an option?
Also, checking reservation site, always shows most sites booked. We have always seen open sites as we have been camping, but reservation site says "reserved". Don't know if there is a way to address. Also, years ago, there was always a few spots available for "first come first serve". This would be such a good option for traveling thru or local people!
DAVID H
VerifiedApril 28, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: Bent Creek
Staff are great here - very helpful and good attention to detail; clean bathrooms and showers; camp sites are fairly spaced out; Verizon - no cell phone coverage;
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