Lake Powhatan Glamping
Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan Glamping is the perfect, all inclusive getaway. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping, breweries, restaurants, and scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Onsite you'll enjoy numerous hiking and biking trails as well as lakeside recreational opportunities. The custom designed glamping sites are brand new at Lake Powhatan! Choose one of 12 fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure.
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Site mix
| Yurts | 12 |
Site guide
12 sites. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | People / vehicles | Fires | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73 | Back-in | 30 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 74 | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 75 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 77 | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 78 | Back-in | 25 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 80 | Back-in | 60 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
| 81 | Back-in | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime | |
| 82 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime | ||
| 83 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime | ||
| 84 | Gravel | Partial | 6 / 2 | Yes | Prime |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Amenities & rules
| Max vehicle length | 26 ft |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
Check-in time begins at 4pm. Check-out time is 11am. Glamping check-in is two hours later and check-out an hour earlier than regular campsites. This is to ensure proper cleaning of the glampsites. The shaded, private campsites are organized into four loops, all within walking distance of the lake. The 12 glamping sites are available in the upper Hardtimes Loop. The facility provides fully furnished platform tents, picnic tables, charging station, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. Visitors can purchase ice and firewood at the gatehouse. The power units have approximately 1000Wh (12.0V, 1,000Ah). They are excellent for recharging phones, laptops, and tablets, illuminating small lights, etc. They are not intended for heavy uses of heaters, large fans, cooking equipment or other heavy electronics. Units cannot be recharged quickly (once the power unit is drained it takes 18 hours to re-charge), so guests should use the power available conservatively. Charge times for various devices are located on the units and if damage or impairment of the normal operation of the unit occurs guests will be liable.
Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.
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Getting there
From Asheville, take I-26 to exit 33. Go south approximately 2 miles on State Route 191 to the Lake Powhatan Recreation Area sign. Turn right and follow signs to the campground.
| Nearest town | Asheville, North Carolina |
| Coordinates | 35.4817° N, 82.6300° W · Directions ↗ |
Supplies & services
| Dump station | RV Dump ↗ | 0.2 mi |
| Outdoor gear | Sportsman's Warehouse ↗ | 3.5 mi |
| RV sales & service | Camping World ↗ | 8.5 mi |
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Lake Powhatan Recreation Area And Campground
Trails nearby
- 0.1 miDeerfield Loop1.1 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miCampground Connector0.3 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miPinetree Loop1.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.2 miHomestead0.7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miSmall Creek0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
- 0.3 miDeerfield Connector0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
Trailheads within three miles
- 0.6 miLedford Branch Trailhead ↗National Forests in North Carolina · Season Year-round
Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.
Public land it sits in
National Forests in North Carolina begins about 6.5 miles away, and it is the closest of these.
- 6.5 miNational Forests in North Carolina ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 3,026,237 acres
- 11.3 miCherokee National Forest ↗National Forest · Forest Service · 1,228,298 acres
- 11.8 miShining Rock Wilderness ↗Wilderness · Forest Service · 18,477 acres
Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.
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Historic landmarks nearby
Natural features
The campground is situated in a heavily wooded area on the banks of Lake Powhatan in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The elevation is 2,200 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods and conifers.
Recreation
Visitors have a number of different activities to choose from. Kids love the lake's sandy swimming beach and anglers enjoy the calm waters for trout fishing. The French Broad River, popular for fishing, wading and tubing is also nearby. The use of personal watercraft in the lake is strictly prohibited due to potential introduction of foreign material to the Lake Powhatan riprarian ecosystem. The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails (44 miles of them!), several of which are located near the campground.
Nearby
Among the more popular nearby destinations are Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, The NC Arboretum and the Biltmore Estate.
Guidebooks for North Carolina
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- Great Day Hikes on North Carolina's Mountains-To-Sea TrailFriends of the Mountains-to-Sea Trail and Jim Grode, 2020Find at Bookshop.org
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Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lake Powhatan Glamping?
Sites at Lake Powhatan Glamping are reservable on Recreation.gov. Any walk-up sites are listed on the booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What time is check-in at Lake Powhatan Glamping?
Check-in 4:00 PM, checkout 11:00 AM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lake Powhatan Glamping have?
12 sites, including 12 yurt.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lake Powhatan Glamping?
The longest site here provides 26 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter. The sidebar tool checks a trailer or motorhome length against every site.
Source: Will my RV fit
Are there showers or a dump station at Lake Powhatan Glamping?
The facility provides fully furnished platform tents, picnic tables, charging station, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are pets allowed at Lake Powhatan Glamping?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Powhatan Glamping. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lake Powhatan Glamping?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Lake Powhatan Glamping?
Visitors have a number of different activities to choose from. The Recreation section on this page has the rest.
Source: Recreation
What is the nearest town to Lake Powhatan Glamping?
Asheville, North Carolina. Among the more popular nearby destinations are Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, The NC Arboretum and the Biltmore Estate.
Source: Getting there
What if Lake Powhatan Glamping is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Powhatan (under 0.1 mi), Wash Creek Horse Camp (4.3 mi), and North Mills River (5.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby