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764 reviews
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.
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August 16, 2026 Stayed at: 051, Loop: Lakeside
We spent 5 days in Lake Powhatan and are very satisfied with the place. Very peaceful and well kept campground. Close to Asheville, the Blue Ridge Parkway entry and the Biltmore Estate. 5 stars *
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August 17, 2026 Stayed at: 004, Loop: Big John
Had a very nice stay at Lake Powhatan campground - staff at the gate were very friendly and welcoming. Site was exactly what we needed for 1 night as we were passing thru. I would definitely stay here again.
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August 18, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: Lakeside
We had a great time but a good trail map is needed.
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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 026, Loop: Bent Creek
Love this campground! Each site has lots of wooded privacy, is well-maintained with picnic tables, fire rings, and trails are outstanding any time of year. The staff was very helpful and friendly.
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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: Big John
Great place a bit hilly so plan for that decent trek to beach. Site 13 had heavy tree cover as many sites had hard to get good starlink signals but got a on off one.
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August 21, 2026 Stayed at: 059, Loop: Hard Times
Nice site, nice campground.
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August 22, 2026 Stayed at: 005, Loop: Big John
Great location, convenient to the BRP as well as Asheville. The site was clean and private. The beach was quiet and clean. There were two shower rooms in our loop. The were cleaned daily but one of the shower heads didn't work well making only one of the shower rooms useful. The camp host said that it had been that way for awhile, which seems odd since it would require only a short drive to a hardware store and an inexpensive shower head to fix. All in all, a great camp experience.
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August 23, 2026 Stayed at: 052, Loop: Lakeside
Had a awesome time here. Saw a baby bear.
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August 25, 2026 Stayed at: 021, Loop: Big John
First time camping here, but will certainly plan to do so again. Our site was great & the campground was well-maintained. Our stay was short, so we didn’t do much exploring. Camp host was very helpful!
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August 25, 2026 Stayed at: 036A, Loop: Lakeside
This place is quiet and peaceful. I camped here for the first time in the lakeside loop. I definitely will go again.
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375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28806 United States
Elevation: 686 ft
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.
Lake Powhatan Campground is accessible via I-26, with exit 33 located approximately 2 miles from the campground on State Route 191.
The closest entrance is: Cataloochee Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.2 mi · 55 min
Last updated: October 23, 2026
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Population: 94,535
Nearby city: Knoxville, TN
Approx. 80 mi away (straight-line distance)
Elevation: 2,215 ft
Asheville, NC
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