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LAKE POWHATAN (NC), NCDescriptionLocated 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:
Alerts and Important Information*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 |
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