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Lake Powhatan Campground

National Forests in North Carolina, North Carolina

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As of October 2026, Lake Powhatan Campground is a campground in National Forests in North Carolina with 71 campsites. Lake Powhatan Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.

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Lake Powhatan Campground is located at 35.4817° N, 82.6300° W.

people allowed on 69 of 71 sites: 8
people allowed on each of the 2 largest sites: 16

Lake Powhatan Campground reservations and next available dates

October 2026

November 2026

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Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowed
Group bookings open: 6 Months
Book up to: 6 Months

Published by Recreation.gov for Lake Powhatan Campground, read on September 28, 2026.

Campsites at Lake Powhatan Campground

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Standard 31
Tent 23
RV 17
Accessible 1
Hookups 21

What an RV fits

28 ft1 site
30 ft3 sites
32 ft4 sites
34 ft5 sites
35 ft5 sites
36 ft2 sites
40 ft13 sites
50 ft1 site

Amenities

restrooms
showers
potable water

At a glance: Setting: Mountain.

Things to do: fishing, swimming, hiking, photography.

All sites at Lake Powhatan Campground, as listed by Recreation.gov

Site	Loop	Type	Sleeps	Max RV	Hookups	Access
022	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
024	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
025	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
026	Bent Creek	RV	8	28 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
027	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
028/029	Bent Creek	Standard	16	-	-	-
030	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
031	Bent Creek	Standard	8	32 ft	-	-
032	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
033	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
034	Bent Creek	Tent	8	-	-	-
035	Bent Creek	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	-
004	Big John	Standard	8	36 ft	Electric	-
005	Big John	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	-
006A	Big John	Standard	8	-	-	Accessible
007	Big John	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
008	Big John	Tent	8	-	-	-
009	Big John	Standard	8	34 ft	-	-
010	Big John	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
011	Big John	Standard	8	34 ft	-	-
012	Big John	Standard	8	50 ft	-	-
013	Big John	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
014	Big John	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
015	Big John	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
016	Big John	Tent	8	-	-	-
017	Big John	Standard	8	-	-	-
018	Big John	Tent	8	-	-	-
019	Big John	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
020	Big John	Standard	8	34 ft	-	-
021	Big John	Standard	8	40 ft	Electric	-
058	Hard Times	Standard	8	32 ft	-	-
059	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
060	Hard Times	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
061	Hard Times	Standard	8	32 ft	-	-
063	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
064	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
065	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
066	Hard Times	Standard	8	34 ft	-	-
067	Hard Times	Standard	8	34 ft	-	-
068	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
069	Hard Times	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
070	Hard Times	Standard	8	35 ft	-	-
071	Hard Times	Standard	8	36 ft	-	-
072	Hard Times	Standard	8	40 ft	-	-
087	Hard Times	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
088	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
089	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
090	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
091	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
092	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
094	Hard Times	Standard	8	32 ft	-	-
095	Hard Times	Standard	8	-	-	-
096	Hard Times	Standard	8	30 ft	-	-
097	Hard Times	Tent	8	-	-	-
036	Lakeside	RV	8	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
036A	Lakeside	RV	8	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
037	Lakeside	RV	8	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
038	Lakeside	RV	8	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
039	Lakeside	RV	8	40 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
041	Lakeside	RV	8	35 ft	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
042	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
044	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
45/47	Lakeside	RV	16	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
046	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
048	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
050	Lakeside	Tent	8	-	-	-
051	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
052	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
053	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
055	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-
056	Lakeside	RV	8	-	Electric, Water, Sewer	-

About Lake Powhatan Campground

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, 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.

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-7278.

Nearby Attractions

Among the more popular nearby destinations are Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, The NC Arboretum and the Biltmore Estate.

Charges & Cancellations

Any cancellations must be taken care of directly with recreation.gov. Note that this facility does not provide refunds for No Shows or incliment weather.

Rules and notices at Lake Powhatan Campground

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 28, 2026. Check Lake Powhatan Campground on Recreation.gov

Notices from Recreation.gov

Check-In Process:

Winter Gatehouse Hours (Nov. 15-March 24): 10am-5pm.

- During gatehouse hours, stop at the gatehouse to be checked in by a camphost. They will provide you with a map and review the rules.

- Outside the gatehouse hours, stop at the gatehouse to grab a map. Please review the campground rules on the back of the map.

Check-in: 2 pm

Check-out: 12 noon

Quiet hours are from 10:00 pm - 7:00 am.

Generators are not allowed between the hours of 8pm-8am, and may only run for up to 4 hours at a time.

Lake Powhatan is located in black bear territory. Visitors are expected to keep all smellable items locked away inside a camper or locked vehicle. Visitors who do not comply with this rule may be asked to leave the facility due to an increased risk of public safety.

Pets are allowed on-site and must be supervised for the duration of your stay. All pets must be kept on-leash or contained for the duration of your stay. Pets are not allowed on the beach. Dog fences are not permitted by the USFS.

Limit 8 people and 2 vehicles for single sites and 16 people plus 4 vehicles for double sites; $5 daily extra vehicle fee collected upon arrival

Swimming area open from 10 a.m. until 8 p.m., Memorial Day to Labor Day.

Campground hosts can be found by clearly marked sites. Hosts are present to provide assistance to visitors should the need arise.

Fires are only permitted within established fire rings. DO NOT burn material which could contain metal objects such as nails, screws, etc...

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.

This campground is managed by Naventure .

Firewood and ice available for purchase during gatehouse hours.

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Lake Powhatan Campground FAQ

How hard is it to get a campsite at Lake Powhatan Campground?

Lake Powhatan Campground is rated "Moderate to Book" based on historical demand. With 71 sites available, you have good chances of finding availability, especially on weekdays.

How do I find last-minute availability at Lake Powhatan Campground?

Cancellations happen frequently at Lake Powhatan Campground, especially 1-2 weeks before check-in dates. PermitSnag monitors availability 24/7 and sends instant alerts when sites open up due to cancellations. This is often the best way to snag popular campsites.

How many campsites does Lake Powhatan Campground have?

Lake Powhatan Campground has 71 campsites.