Lake Powhatan Recreation Area & Campground

Lake Powhatan is the finest in camping close to where the action is! Located only 10 minutes from Asheville, North Carolina, this is the perfect spot to base your vacation. The campground borders the 6,000 acre Bent Creek Experimental Forest, a haven for mountain bikers, and is close to the French Broad River. The swimming lake and beach will give you a way to cool off in the heat of the summer, and for those who like to be out-and-about, the NC Arboretum and Blue Ridge Parkway are only a few miles from the entrance to the campground.  Looking for camping in Asheville, NC?  We're only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville and only a few hours from Charlotte and Atlanta.  Other campgrounds in the area include North Mills River, Davidson River and Cascade Lake.

        
      Great views from the fishing pier                        Campers display their journey sticks  

Recreation Area & Campground Fees

Campsites:

Single Campsite - Maximum Occupancy: 8 persons, 2 cars - $22
Double Campsite - Maximum Occupancy: 16 persons, 4 cars, 4 tents - $44
Additional Vehicles: $5
*Federal Interagency Senior/Access discounts only apply to single standard site rate. Does not apply to any other items or services. Card holder must be present on site to use discount.

Day Use:

Day Use per person: $2 
Day Use annual pass: $30

Utilities:

Water & Sewer $3/day
Electric Only $6/day
Electric, Water & Sewer $9/day
Dump Station (non-registered campers) $10
Dump Station - Tour Buses $50