Weekend availability at Lake Powhatan
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Nov 4, 8:14 AM PT- Fri, Nov 6Limited2/71 sites
- Fri, Nov 13Open22/71 sites
- Fri, Nov 20Open21/47 sites
- Fri, Nov 27Open18/47 sites
- Fri, Dec 4Open42/47 sites
- Fri, Dec 11Open36/47 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Lake Powhatan?
as of November 4Sites are open right now — we found space out to Jan 2027. That changes fast at a campground. We check Lake Powhatan around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Weekdays still have room — for now.
Weekends (Saturday night)
Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 84
- Electric sites
- 33
- Water hookups
- 19
- Sewer hookups
- 19
- Pull-through
- 7
- Max rig length
- 50 ft
About this 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.
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.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- PICNICKING
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
- BIRDING
- BACKPACKING
- DAY USE AREA
- MOUNTAIN BIKING
- MUSHROOM PICKING
- PHOTOGRAPHY
- STAR GAZING
- SWIMMING
- WATER ACCESS
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Lake Powhatan GlampingNational Forests in North Carolina0 mi
- Wash Creek Horse CampNational Forests in North Carolina4 mi
- North Mills RiverNational Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Mount Pisgah CampgroundBlue Ridge Parkway9 mi
- Wolf Ford Horse CampNational Forests in North Carolina9 mi
- Wolf Ford Horse CampNational Forests in North Carolina9 mi
Never miss an opening at Lake Powhatan
Popular North Carolina campgrounds book out months ahead — but cancellations happen every day. We watch Lake Powhatan around the clock and alert you the moment a sold-out site reopens for your dates, so you don't have to keep refreshing Recreation.gov.
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Details from Recreation.gov's official RIDB catalog. Conditions change — confirm with the managing office or on Recreation.gov before you go. Not affiliated with Recreation.gov or any federal agency.