Lake Powhatan Glamping
Lake Powhatan Glamping is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.48167, -82.63000
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Accessible Swimming, Antiquing, Biking, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Picnicking, Scenic Drive
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- (828) 552-8040
Amenities
- Reservable sites
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About Lake Powhatan Glamping
Overview 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. Learn more to prepare for your trip HERE . 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. Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . 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. Facilities 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 regul
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- RV Dump · 0.2 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas Waynesville Office · 15 mi
- Low clearances
- 3 bridges or tunnels at 14 ft or less within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 27 designated routes (30 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lake Powhatan | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | Full hookups |
| Lake Powhatan Campground | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Lake Powhatan Campground | Private campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Firefighter Island Campsite | Private campground | 3.0 mi | — | — |
| Wash Creek Roadside Campsites | National forest campground | 3.5 mi | — | — |
| Wash Creek Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 3.7 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.