Lake Powhatan Glamping

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375 WESLEY BRANCH RD.
ASHEVILLE, NC 28806

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 outdoor recreation without sacrificing the comforts and luxuries of home. Learn more about glamping near Asheville .

Recreation

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, wading and tubing is also nearby. The use of personal watercraft in the lake is STRICTLY PROHIBITED due to potential introduction of foreign material to the Lake Powhatan riprarian ecosystem.

The forest is known for its hiking and mountain biking trails (44 miles of them!), several of which are located near the campground.

Facilities

Check-in time begins at 4pm. Check-out time is 11am. Glamping check-in is two hours later and check-out an hour earlier than regular campsites. This is to ensure proper cleaning of the glampsites.

The shaded, private campsites are organized into four loops, all within walking distance of the lake. The 12 glamping sites are available in the upper Hardtimes Loop. The facility provides fully furnished platform tents, picnic tables, charging station, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills, in addition to restrooms with hot showers and flush toilets. Visitors can purchase ice and firewood at the gatehouse.

The power units have approximately 1000Wh (12.0V, 1,000Ah). They are excellent for recharging phones, laptops, and tablets, illuminating small lights, etc. They are not intended for heavy uses of heaters, large fans, cooking equipment or other heavy electronics. Units cannot be recharged quickly (once the power unit is drained it takes 18 hours to re-charge), so guests should use the power available conservatively. Charge times for various devices are located on the units and if damage or impairment of the normal operation of the unit occurs guests will be liable.

Group parties or special events are not permitted. Be aware that quiet hours begin at 10:00 p.m.

Due to the natural outdoor environment and the fabrics and canvas of the tent, as well as comfort for future guests, we do not allow smoking inside the tent or on the tent porch.

Please also be considerate and remove dirty/muddy shoes or boots on the tent porch.

Natural Features

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.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 577-7278.

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.

Camp site features

Across 12 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 12 sites
Pets allowed: all 12 sites
Longest RV: 26 ft
Largest party: 6 people
Equipment: CAR

Directions

From Asheville, take I-26 to exit 33. Go south approximately 2 miles on State Route 191 to the Lake Powhatan Recreation Area sign. Turn right and follow signs to the campground.

Stay Limit

Check in from 4 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Mary Lynne A

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Reviewed 17 days ago

Lovely campground. Issues with the glamping tent. Be sure to check and make sure everything is in working order, including all the zippers before unpacking.

Alan G

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Reviewed a month ago

Everything was wonderful! Clean, set up well, comfortable, everything we needed. Everyone was also so friendly!

Angie C

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Reviewed a month ago

This truly is a great experience, You get to be outdoors, cook on a campfire, but still have a warm dry bed. My one issue is the cost. $100 would be fair. $155 with taxes for one night is expensive.

Lana E

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Reviewed a month ago

The tent was luxurious compared to what we would have brought, and it was so convenient to downtown Asheville. We had a wonderful experience protected from the cold. The bear box, fan, and cooler made for a full glamping experience.

LAURA L

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Reviewed 2 months ago

This was my first time staying at Lake Powhatan campground. I am an avid tent/hammock camper, but chose the glamping this time for less packing and prep. WHAT I LIKED: -Very spacious tent tall enough to stand and walk around in. Durable with great ventilation. -Better than expected bed linens and towels -Bear box provided at each campsite to store coolers, food, trash and other scented items. -Good water pressure and temp in showers -Very friendly gate staff -Ice and firewood available for purchase on site. -Quiet hours enforced -Convenient to Asheville -Great option for families with young children, or folks new to outdoor experiences THINGS TO KEEP IN MIND: -The battery for the provided fans/lights will accommodate charging phones and the like, but not small appliances like hair dryers and coffeemakers. - The bathhouse does not have electrical outlets - If you want to cook or heat water, you need to have an non-electrical way to do that (backpacking stove/propane camp stove/campfire) or your own power source (see rules on generators) - There is no sink outside the bathhouse for washing pots or dishes. You will need to plan to heat your own water and wash them at a campsite washing station - ex. https://sites.google.com/view/outdoor-cooking-for-kids-famil/camp-dish-washing-methods - At NC State Parks, the camp host usually stops over and says "howdy". That did not happen here, but their spot was clearly identified if you needed to touch base with them. - Campsites are fairly close together. Overall, I enjoyed it and plan to return in the fall. I think it's a fun alternative place to stay when visiting the Asheville area - less expensive and easier to park than most VRBO/AirBnBs, and it checks the box if you like some "in the woods" time like I do.

Rosemary N

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Reviewed 2 months ago

My sister and I had a wonderful overnight stay in Glamping Tent 77 ! We had friendly gentlemen at check in and check-out. The tent was very sturdy and clean. and we were impressed with the high-quality towels and professionally-laundered bed sheets. The toilets and showers building was a few steps away and very clean. The general ambience of the campground was peaceful and secure. A pleasant experience and we look forward to coming back for a longer stay. Thanks!

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