Located just minutes from Asheville, NC, in the Pisgah National Forest. Lake Powhatan Recreation Area is a heavily wooded campground on the banks of Lake Powhatan. Nearby to the WNC Arboretum, Biltmore Estate and the Blue Ridge Parkway.
The maximum number of vehicles / people per site are 2 vehicles / 8 persons. Camping equipment must fit on the site.
There is a $5.00 for each additional vehicle.
*Quiet hours 10PM to 7AM
*Gate closes at 10PM and reopens at 7AM
*Modern Restrooms
*Swimming area open from 10AM until 8PM
*No boats allowed on lake
*First Come / First Serve sites available.
*Golden Age / Golden Access accepted, but cardholder MUST be present.
Weekend Interpretive Programs available from Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend.
Campground Open: April 1 - October 31
*Sites are available for reservation May 15 - October 15