Lake Powhatan
Lake Powhatan is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: full hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.48167, -82.63000
- Hookups
- Full hookups
- Activities
- Backpacking, Birding, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing, Swimming
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-552-8040
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Lake Powhatan
Overview 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. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . To book your glamping site, click here. Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping and dining in Asheville, scenic driving on the Blue Ridge Parkway, numerous hiking trails and lakeside recreation. 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. Facilities 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,
Cell coverage
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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 Glamping | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | No 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.