Lake Powhatan

4.6·780 reviews
·National Forests in North Carolina

Overview

Glamping sites are now available at Lake Powhatan! Experience nature and outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Choose one of 12 custom designed, fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure, only 10 minutes from downtown Asheville, NC. Learn more about glamping near Asheville . To book your glamping site, click here .

Great Facilities and Amenities

  • Campfire Allowed

    (62 of 71 campsites have Campfire Allowed)

  • Checkin Time

    (All campsites have Checkin Time)

  • Checkout Time

    (All campsites have Checkout Time)

  • Driveway Entry

    (Majority of the campsites have back in)

  • Firepit

    (49 of 71 campsites have Firepit)

  • Max Num Of People

    (Up to 16)

  • Max Num Of Vehicles

    (Up to 4)

  • Pets Allowed

    (All campsites have Pets Allowed)

  • Picnic Table

    (62 of 71 campsites have Picnic Table)

  • Shade

    (Majority of the campsites have true)

  • Water Hookup

    (17 of 71 campsites have Water Hookup)

Natural Features

Lake Powhatan Glamping Sites - Credits: Pisgah Hospitality Partners
Lake Powhatan Glamping Tent - Credits: Pisgah Hospitality Partners
LAKE POWHATAN - Credits:
LAKE POWHATAN - Credits:
The campground is situated in a heavily wooded area on the banks of Lake Powhatan in the Appalachian Mountains of western North Carolina. The elevation is 2,200 feet. The surrounding land boasts mile-high peaks, cascading waterfalls and slopes thickly forested with hardwoods and conifers.

Recreation

Lake Powhatan - Credits: Sarah Harris/Panthertown Investment Company

Visitors have a number of different activities to choose from. Kids love the lake's sandy swimming beach and anglers enjoy the calm waters for trout fishing. The French Broad River, popular for fishing, is also nearby. Note that use of personal watercraft is STRICTLY PROHIBITED in the lake due to potential introduction of foreign material to the Lake Powhatan riprarian ecosystem.

The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails, several of which are located near the campground. 

Permitted Equipment

  • tent-Up to 50ft

  • rv-Up to 50ft

  • trailer-Up to 50ft

  • vehicle-N/A

  • 5th wheel-N/A

  • camper van-N/A

  • pickup camper-N/A

  • pop up camper-N/A

Nearby Attractions

Among the more popular nearby destinations are Sliding Rock, Looking Glass Falls, the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway, The NC Arboretum and the Biltmore Estate.

Additional Information

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