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Lake Powhatan Campground
Located in the Pisgah National Forest, Lake Powhatan Campground is a wooded site on the banks of Lake Powhatan with a swimming lake and beach. No boats are allowed on the lake. The campground borders the 6,000 acre Bent Creek Experimental Forest, a haven for bicyclists. This site is open year round with limited services from November-March.
Sites have picnic tables, tent pads, and lantern hooks. Flush toilets and showers in bath house, and firewood available for purchase. This facility offers a Day Use Fee or Seasons Passes to a beautiful picnic area and parking.
At a Glance
| Operational Hours: | Gatehouse is open March-November 8am-8pm, off season 10am-5pm. |
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| Reservations: | Reservation required March 23 through November 15. Same day walk up permitted November 15-March 23 for 1 night at a time. Campsite reservations are available through www.recreation.gov or (877) 444-6777. |
| Area Amenities: | Interpretive Site, Accessible, Tent camping, Camping trailer, Fee charged for some activities, Picnic tables, Toilets, Drinking water, Parking |
| Fees: | Standard Campsie: $32. Day Use $5 per person or $40 season pass. |
| Open Season: | Open year-round |
| Usage: | Heavy |
| Closest Towns: | Asheville |
| Water: | Drinking |
| Restroom: | Flush toilets and showers |
| Passes: | Federal Interagency Senior/Access discounts only apply to single standard site rate. Does not apply to any other items or services. Card holder must be present on site to use discount. |
| Operated By: | Naventure |
| Information Center: | Campground phone- (828) 577-7278 The site is operated by Naventure. Visit Naventure website. |
General Information
Directions:375 Wesley Branch Road, Asheville, NC 28806
General Notes:
Pisgah Ranger District
1600 Pisgah Highway
Pisgah Forest, NC 28768
(828) 877-3265
Activities
Mountain Biking
Campground Camping
Lake and Pond Fishing
Day Hiking
Interpretive Areas
Picnicking
Scenic Driving
Swimming
Swimming area open from 10AM until 8PM
Amenities
| Interpretive Site: | Weekend Family programs Memorial Day - Labor Day |
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| Camping trailer: | |
| Picnic tables: | Picnic tables, tent pads and fire rings |
| Tent camping: | |
| Fee charged for some activities: | |
| Toilets: | Hot showers and flush toilets in bathrooms |
| Parking: | |
| Accessible: | |
| Drinking water: |