Lake Powhatan

375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, North Carolina, United States
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LAKE POWHATAN
Full hook up site at Lake Powhatan
Lake Powhatan Glamping Sites
Firewood and Ice available for purchase at Lake Powhatan
Lake Powhatan in the fall

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers
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About Lake Powhatan

 Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Choose one of 12 custom designed, fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure, only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . To book your glamping site, click here.  Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping and dining in Asheville, scenic driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, numerous hiking trails and lakeside recreation.

Available sites

71 total sites
RV Sites 46 sites Check Availability Tent Sites 25 sites Check Availability

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Mar 21 to Nov 15

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
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Rates, Sites & Availability

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71 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 004, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 005, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 006A, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 007, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 008, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 009, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 010, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 011, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 012, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 013, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 014, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
🚐 015, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 016, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 017, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 018, Loop: Big John Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 019, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 020, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 021, Loop: Big John RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 022, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 024, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 025, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 026, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Paved · Pull-through
⛺ 027, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 028/029, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 030, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 031, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 032, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 033, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 034, Loop: Bent Creek Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 035, Loop: Bent Creek RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 036, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 036A, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 037, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 038, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 039, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 041, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 042, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 044, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved
🚐 046, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 048, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
⛺ 050, Loop: Lakeside Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 051, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 052, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 053, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Gravel
🚐 055, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 056, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · 50 amp
🚐 058, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 059, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 060, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 061, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 063, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 064, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 065, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 066, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 067, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
⛺ 068, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 069, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 070, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 071, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 072, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 087, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 088, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 089, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 090, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 091, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
⛺ 092, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 094, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 095, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
🚐 096, Loop: Hard Times RV
Pet Friendly · Gravel · Pull-through
⛺ 097, Loop: Hard Times Tent
Gravel · Pet Friendly · Campfire
🚐 45/47, Loop: Lakeside RV
Pet Friendly · Full hookups · Paved

Reviews

764 reviews

Summary

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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.

Based on guest feedback

4.6

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2 stars 2.4% (18)
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Richard Henry I

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August 5, 2026 Stayed at: 042, Loop: Lakeside

We took our grandchildren camping and loved that they could swim in the lake, bike and hike around the campground!

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Carol C

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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: Bent Creek

Very kind staff. Very close to the clean bathroom and showers. Well set up for camping.

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Timothy R

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August 4, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John

Well kept campground. Showers and bathrooms are kept clean. Plenty of activities nearby. Site 004 on Big John Loop is a bit snug,, but level and secluded from the other sites.

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Savannah M

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August 3, 2026 Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside

We had so much fun! The spot was mostly in the shade and sort of tucked into the woods.

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Mark G

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August 2, 2026 Stayed at: 45/47, Loop: Lakeside

Great campground and site, but the weather got an F! We left a day early as it was torrential downpours the first two days, but can’t fix mother nature’s way. We’ll be back, love the campground and area, having full service hookups was awesome!

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Mary C

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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 024, Loop: Bent Creek

Helpful front gate , staff and lovely would have campsite with a bear box

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janet s

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July 31, 2026 Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lakeside

Quiet and serene park.

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Jimmy S

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July 29, 2026 Stayed at: 010, Loop: Big John

We brought our six-year-old sons, and they had a blast. They loved the beach. We enjoyed the trails. We did see a bear 3 times in the 4 days we were there. I think it was probably the same bear each time. Be sure to keep your food in the provided bear boxes.

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Karen M

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July 29, 2026 Stayed at: 013, Loop: Big John

The camp sites are well maintained and organized. The staff was very nice and helpful, especially Stu!!

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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.

Nearest town

Asheville, NC - 13 mi

About 23 min to downtown

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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