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Lake Powhatan: how hard is it to reserve?
National Forests in North Carolina · USDA Forest Service · Arden, NC
As of Oct 10, 2026, 50% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Lake Powhatan over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 32% of weeknights. In the next 30 days, 26 of 30 dates have at least one open site (813 open site-nights in total; 3,237 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 100% | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 82% | 9 | 16 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 52% | 34 | 34 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 42% | 42 | 40 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 40% | 30 | 26 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 39 | 50% | 32% | 26 |
About Lake Powhatan
- 71 campsites (71 listed in availability data)
- $37–$130 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.6/5 from 1,500 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
- Activities: Swimming Site, Picnicking, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Birding, Backpacking, Day Use Area, Mountain Biking, Mushroom Picking
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 . Located just minutes from the popular city of Asheville, North Carolina, Lake Powhatan has something for everyone. The campground is convenient to a variety of cultural and natural a…
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Other campgrounds in National Forests in North Carolina
| Campground | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Davidson River National Forests in North Carolina | Easy | 47% | 27 |
| Cedar Point Campground National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Jackrabbit Mountain National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Arrowhead Campground National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Flanners Beach Campground National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Badin Lake Campground National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| North Mills River National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Standing Indian Campground National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Van Hook Glade National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Carolina Hemlocks Rec Area National Forests in North Carolina | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
Nearby campgrounds
| Campground | State | Difficulty | Weekends booked | Open dates (30d) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount Pisgah Campground Blue Ridge Parkway | NC | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Cataloochee Campground Great Smoky Mountains National Park | NC | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Balsam Mountain Campground Great Smoky Mountains National Park | NC | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Big Creek Campground (Great Smoky Mountains National Park) Great Smoky Mountains National Park | NC | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Cosby Campground Great Smoky Mountains National Park | TN | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |
| Smokemont Campground Great Smoky Mountains National Park | NC | Not measured yet | n/a | n/a |