Lake Powhatan Campground in Pisgah National Forest offers 85 campsites with standard, electric, and full hookup options, plus 12 glamping tents, all situated on the banks of a 7-acre lake ideal for fishing and swimming (beach open Memorial Day-Labor Day).

The campground borders the 6,000-acre Bent Creek Experimental Forest with extensive mountain biking and hiking trails, and is located just 10 minutes from downtown Asheville.

Note: personal watercraft are prohibited on the lake to protect the riparian ecosystem, though the nearby French Broad River offers additional fishing access.