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Lake Powhatan Glamping

USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Asheville, North Carolina.

Not publishednightly fee (check Recreation.gov)
12overnight sites
Reservablebooking
Not statedseason (agency text)
26 ftmax RV/trailer length
43named USFS/NPS trails within 5 mi (91.1 mi)
64.8 mibike trails within 5 mi (23.7 rated) · kid-friendly

How it compares

  • With 12 sites it is the #47 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
  • There are 39 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
  • 94% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (26 ft).
  • 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
  • Pets allowed on 12 of 12 sites; campfires allowed on 12 (subject to seasonal fire bans).
  • Straight-line distance: Asheville ~9 mi, Knoxville ~80 mi, Abingdon ~92 mi.

Site mix

Cabin/shelter12

Amenities & rules

Camp hostDrinking waterFire pitsFire ringsFlush toiletsLantern postsPicnic tablesShowersPets allowed

Trails within 5 miles

TrailClosest pointMapped miles within 5 miSource
Pinetree Loop0.1 mi1.5USFS
Deerfield Loop0.1 mi1.1USFS
Homestead0.1 mi0.7USFS
Campground Connector0.2 mi0.3USFS
Deerfield Connector0.3 mi0.2USFS
Small Creek0.3 mi0.2USFS
Lower Sidehill0.3 mi2.3USFS
Boyd Branch0.4 mi0.6USFS
Explorer Loop0.4 mi2.8USFS
Explorer Loop Connector B0.4 mi0.1USFS
Hardtimes Connector0.5 mi0.8USFS
Shut-In Nrt0.5 mi12.0USFS

+ 31 more named trails.

Mountain biking nearby

64.8 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (0.3 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Family/Beginner: 2.1 miIntermediate: 17.0 miExpert: 4.6 miUnrated: 41.1 mi✓ Kid-friendly: 2.1 mi of green-rated trail

TrailClosest pointMiles within 5 miDifficulty (as tagged)KidsSource
Homestead Trail0.1 mi0.7Green✓OSM
Pine Tree Loop0.1 mi1.8BlackOSM
Deerfield Loop0.1 mi0.8BlueOSM
Pinetree Loop0.1 mi1.5UnratedUSFS
Campground Connector0.2 mi0.3UnratedUSFS
Deerfield Connector0.3 mi0.2BlueOSM
Small Creek Trail0.3 mi0.2BlueOSM
Explorer Loop Connector0.4 mi0.1UnratedOSM
Pine Tree Connector0.4 mi0.0OSM
Lower Sidehill Trail0.4 mi2.5BlueOSM
Boyd Branch Trail0.4 mi0.6UnratedOSM
Explorer Loop0.4 mi2.8BlueOSM

+ 32 more.

Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.

Activities listed

Accessible SwimmingAntiquingAuto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsMountain BikingMushroom PickingOff Highway VehiclePhotographyPicnickingRecreational VehiclesScenic DriveStar GazingSwimming

Nearest campgrounds

CampgroundMilesStateFee/nightSitesHookupsMax RVPetsBookingTrails ≤5 mi
Lake Powhatan
National Forests in North Carolina
0.0NC—71 E 50A W S 50 ftyes Reserve43 (91.1 mi)
Firefighter Island Campsite
OpenStreetMap listing
3.0NC—— — —— ?30 (56.8 mi)
Wash Creek Horse Camp
National Forests in North Carolina
4.3NC—— — —yes Reserve62 (129.8 mi)
North Mills River
National Forests in North Carolina
5.2NC$1525 E W 35 ftyes Reserve45 (113.1 mi)
Rutledge Lake Rv Park
Private campground
6.6NC—— — yes— ?1 (2.0 mi)
Mount Pisgah Campground
Blue Ridge Parkway
9.0NC—126 — 80 ftyes Reserve47 (126.0 mi)

Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.

From the managing agency

Overview Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan Glamping is the perfect, all inclusive getaway. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural attractions, including art and music venues, shopping, breweries, restaurants, and scenic drives on the Blue Ridge Parkway. Onsite you'll enjoy numerous hiking and biking trails as well as lakeside recreational opportunities. Learn more to prepare for your trip HERE . The custom designed glamping sites are brand new at Lake Powhatan! Choose one of 12 fully furnished canvas platform tents in the heart of the national forest for your next mountain adventure. Experience nature and outd… read the full description on Recreation.gov