Lake Powhatan Campground and Camping
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About the Campground
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
|
Fees
Peak Season
May 15 2010 -
Oct 15 2010 |
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC |
$20.00 |
| STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$20.00-$40.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$20.00-$28.00 |
| MANAGEMENT |
$28.00 |
Walk In Season
Oct 16 2010 -
Oct 31 2010 |
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC |
N/A |
| STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$28.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
N/A |
| MANAGEMENT |
$28.00 |
Walk In Season
Apr 01 2011 -
May 14 2011 |
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC |
N/A |
| STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$28.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
N/A |
| MANAGEMENT |
$28.00 |
Peak Season
May 15 2011 -
Oct 15 2011 |
TENT ONLY NONELECTRIC |
$20.00 |
| STANDARD NONELECTRIC |
$20.00-$40.00 |
| STANDARD ELECTRIC |
$20.00-$28.00 |
| MANAGEMENT |
$28.00 |
|
Alerts and Important Information
*Reservations must be made 4 days in advance
*Must occupy site within first 24 hours or forfeit site
*Fires only in fire rings provided
*Pets must remain on leash
Campground Contact Information
Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Dec 14 2010
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations:
Lake Powhatan
Campground Phone: 828- 670-5627
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777
Asheville,
NC
828- 670-5627
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More About Lake Powhatan Campground
Lake Powhatan is a campground located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.
To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -82.63 latitude, and -82.63 longitude into your GPS device.
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