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. Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone.
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Site mix
| Standard, no hookups | 27 |
| Tent-only | 23 |
| RV with electric | 17 |
| Standard with electric | 4 |
| Host/management | 13 |
Site guide
Will my RV fit
The longest site here provides 50 feet of vehicle capacity. Most sites are shorter.
71 sites in 4 loops. Tap a filter to narrow the list; the map follows.
| Site | Loop | Type | Entry | Fits, ft | Surface | Shade | Power | Water / sewer | People / vehicles | Fires | Accessible |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 022 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 024 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 35 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 025 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 026 | Bent Creek | RV electric | Pull-through | 28 | Paved | Full | 50/30/50 amp | Yes / Yes | 8 / 2 | ||
| 027 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 40 | Gravel | Full | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 030 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 031 | Bent Creek | Standard | Back-in | 32 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 032 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 45 | Gravel | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | |||
| 033 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 42 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes | ||
| 034 | Bent Creek | Tent only | Back-in | 50 | Gravel | Partial | No | 8 / 2 | Yes |
Per-site records as published by the managing agency on Recreation.gov. Blank cells mean the agency listed nothing for that site. Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Amenities & rules
| Hookups | Electric, water, sewer |
| Max vehicle length | 50 ft |
| Equipment | RVs & trailers, Tents |
| Pets | Allowed |
| Campfires | Allowed, subject to restrictions |
| Tent pads | Yes |
| Accessibility | Site 006A is listed accessible |
The shaded, private campsites are organized into four loops, all within walking distance of the lake. The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. A few sites have full hookups. 12 glamping tents are available in the upper Hardtimes Loop. Campers can purchase ice and firewood from the gatehouse.
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 ↗ |
Charges and cancellations
Note that this facility does not provide refunds for No Shows or incliment weather.
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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A Review of Lake Powhatan Campground Near Asheville NC
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.
Other campgrounds nearby
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, is also nearby. Note that use of personal watercraft is strictly prohibited in the lake due to potential introduction of foreign material to the Lake Powhatan riprarian ecosystem. The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, 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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Reference
Questions people ask
Do I need a reservation at Lake Powhatan?
Sites at Lake Powhatan 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?
Check-in 2:00 PM, checkout 12:00 PM.
Source: Recreation.gov
How many sites does Lake Powhatan have?
84 sites, including 27 standard sites without power, 23 tent-only sites, 17 RV sites with electric, and 4 standard sites with power.
Source: Recreation.gov
Will my RV fit at Lake Powhatan?
The longest site here provides 50 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
Does Lake Powhatan have hookups?
Yes, electric, water, and sewer hookups at some sites.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there showers or a dump station at Lake Powhatan?
The facility provides picnic tables, tent pads, 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?
Yes, pets are allowed at Lake Powhatan. Leash rules apply.
Source: Recreation.gov
Can I have a campfire at Lake Powhatan?
Fires are allowed in the provided rings under normal conditions.
Source: Recreation.gov
Are there accessible sites at Lake Powhatan?
Site 006A is listed accessible on Recreation.gov. What that covers (a paved pad, an accessible table, a nearby accessible restroom) is on each site's booking page.
Source: Recreation.gov
What is there to do at Lake Powhatan?
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?
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 is full?
The nearest public campgrounds are Lake Powhatan Glamping (under 0.1 mi), Wash Creek Horse Camp (4.3 mi), and North Mills River (5.2 mi).
Source: Campgrounds nearby