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Lake Powhatan
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USDA Forest Service71Supported overnight records
4Published site categories
71Sites with a reported party limit
A useful starting point, not a fit guarantee. Site-specific warnings are absent from this export. Published lengths may include a tow vehicle. Check the official site page for current notes, restrictions, approach and configuration before booking. No live availability is shown.
A closer look at the 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.
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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-7278.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.
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How much is documented?
Reported fields across the 71 supported campsite records here. A reported value can still need interpretation; missing values remain unknown in the planner.
Party limit
71
Vehicle limit
71
Vehicle length
47
Driveway entry
71
Shade
68
Bars show counts, not a quality, accessibility or suitability score.
The campsite mix
Standard Nonelectric
27
Tent Only Nonelectric
23
Rv Electric
17
Standard Electric
4
Operator directions
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.
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THE ACTUAL SITES
71 published campsite records
Raw published values are shown below, including zeros and ambiguous text. They are not validated capacities. The planner keeps missing, zero and questionable dimensions unknown.
View all 71 published site records
| SITE / LOOP | TYPE | EQUIPMENT LIMITS | PEOPLE / VEHICLES | DRIVEWAY | ELECTRIC / SHADE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Site 004 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | 50 /30/50/20 Shade: Yes |
| Site 005 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | 50 /50/30/20 Shade: Yes |
| Site 006A Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 007 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 64 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 008 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 009 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 010 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 011 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 012 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 50 ft Tent: 50 ft Trailer: 50 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 013 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 014 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 75 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 015 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 016 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 017 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 018 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 019 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 020 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 021 Big John Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | 50 /50/30/20 Shade: Yes |
| Site 022 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 024 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 35 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 025 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 026 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 50 /30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 027 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 028/029 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: limit unknown Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 030 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 031 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 032 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Not reported |
| Site 033 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 42 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 034 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 035 Bent Creek Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Electric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 67 (raw length) | 50 /30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 036 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 036A Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 116 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 037 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 74 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 038 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 72 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 039 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Rv: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 54 (raw length) | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 041 Lakeside Source updated: 2026-03-26 | Rv Electric | Rv: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 52 (raw length) | 30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 042 Lakeside Source updated: 2026-03-26 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Small Tent: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 28 (raw length) | 30/50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 044 Lakeside Source updated: 2026-03-26 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 62 (raw length) | 30/50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 046 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 70 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Not reported |
| Site 048 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 58 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 050 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 051 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: 30 ft Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-in 60 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 052 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 76 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Yes |
| Site 053 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 74 (raw length) | 50 /20/30/50 Shade: Full |
| Site 055 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 76 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 056 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 64 (raw length) | 50 Shade: Full |
| Site 058 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 059 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 060 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 65 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 061 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 063 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 15 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 064 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 065 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 066 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 45 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 067 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 34 ft Tent: 34 ft Trailer: 34 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 50 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 068 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 069 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 40 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 070 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 35 ft Tent: 35 ft Trailer: 35 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 071 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 36 ft Tent: 36 ft Trailer: 36 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 072 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 40 ft Tent: 40 ft Trailer: 40 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 55 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 087 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 088 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 089 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: 22 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 090 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 091 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 20 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 092 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 094 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 32 ft Tent: 32 ft Trailer: 32 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 60 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 095 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Tent: 28 ft Trailer: 28 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 32 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 096 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Standard Nonelectric | Rv: 30 ft Tent: 30 ft Trailer: 30 ft Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Pull-Through 100 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Yes |
| Site 097 Hard Times Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Tent Only Nonelectric | Tent: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 8 people 2 vehicles | Back-In 30 (raw length) | Not reported Shade: Full |
| Site 45/47 Lakeside Source updated: 2025-12-04 | Rv Electric | Car: limit unknown Caravan/Camper Van: limit unknown Fifth Wheel: limit unknown Pickup Camper: limit unknown Pop Up: limit unknown Rv: limit unknown Trailer: limit unknown Vehicle: limit unknown Numeric screening only | 16 people 4 vehicles | Pull-Through Not reported | 20/30/50 Shade: Yes |