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2026 Season availability
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- Dump station on site
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- Potable Water
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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
David L
VerifiedApril 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 032, Loop: Bent Creek
Pretty nice place but overpriced
JOHN B
VerifiedApril 7, 2023 • Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
As in the past the issues are unchanged, shower water pressure is less than poor and camp sites need new gravel. Gravel will always be an issue unless gravel is applied annually or RVs and campers are banned from tent camping sites. Those large vehicles grind the gravel into the soil till the site becomes muddy.
Lanny S
VerifiedApril 6, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: Bent Creek
We stayed early in the season so not busy. Clean, Employees where friendly.
Brian O
VerifiedApril 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Great spot with helpful, cheerful staff.
Linda C
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful wooded campgrounds. Clean bathroom is in the center circle without car access. Close to Biltmore. Saw hiking trails before entering campground. No cellular signals.
Cathy R
VerifiedApril 2, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: Lakeside
What a gem. Excellent staff. Sites are well spaced and clean. We had a full hook up site and loved it.
Sheila P
VerifiedApril 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 088, Loop: Hard Times
I like that when I came in late they had “Welcome Price” on the board with my campsite number listed beside of it and when I left they were smoking and said Thank you for joining us and have a great day! I will be back.
John V
VerifiedMarch 29, 2023 • Stayed at: 053, Loop: Lakeside
Beautiful campground! We were at site 53 Lakeside which was a private, spacious and level site that was a quick walk to the lake. The campground’s proximity to Asheville made it convenient yet enabled us to stay in a peaceful and natural setting that felt more remote. I did get some spotty service on AT&T. Highly recommend!!
Alesha W
VerifiedMarch 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: Big John
We loved our stay here in March 2023! We love the campgrounds and the sites and love that hiking trails aren’t too far away. We loved walking down to the lake! We can’t wait to come back! Beautiful place and enjoyed all the forest around the campsite!
Greg L
VerifiedMarch 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: Big John
What a great spot! I stopped here on my way from New England to Florida for a night. Clean, convenient, and just outside of Asheville. There were plenty of hiking/biking trails and too many quick day trip-type adventures to complete them all, so I rearranged my travel plans and spent two weeks there on my way back north. From exploring forest roads that lead to amazing views and some great breweries to navigating over, under, and around the Blue Ridge Parkway. Or, enjoy a day of hiking and still be able to make a dinner reservation in one of Asheville's incredible restaurants on time... This place really was a great base camp for all kinds of adventures. Plus, the staff was awesome, helpful, and quick with their smiles. I will be back often.
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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