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LAKE POWHATAN (NC), NC

Description

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 / persons and camping units per site are 2 vehicles / 8 persons / 2 tents. 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

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Accessible Restroom
  • Comfort Station
  • Dump Station
  • Fishing
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Programs
  • Parking
  • Picnic Tables
  • Showers
  • Swimming
  • Telephone

Alerts and Important Information

*Reservations must be made 4 days in advance
*2 night minimum stay on weekends
*3 night minimum stay on Holiday weekends
*Must occupy site within first 24 hours or forfeit site
*Fires only in fire rings provided
*Pets must remain on leash
*In summer/fall 2009 campers may experience some noise and inconvenience due to new bathroom and shower building construction at Lake Powhatan

Getting There:

Lake Powhatan (NC)
375 WESLEY BRANCH ROAD
Asheville NC 28806

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
35.48167, -82.63

From I-26, take exit 33 (Old Exit 2), south approximately 2 miles on N.C. R 191 to the Lake Powhatan Recreation Area sign. Turn right and follow signs to campground.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (828) 670-5627