About Standing Indian Campground
Number of accommodations: 35
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Reviews (221)
What Guests Are Saying
Standing Indian Campground is highly praised for its well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the restrooms and the spaciousness of the campsites, particularly in Loop 5, which offers seclusion. While some guests noted issues with wet firewood and occasional noise from generators, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Standing Indian Campground is highly praised for its well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the restrooms and the spaciousness of the campsites, particularly in Loop 5, which offers seclusion. While some guests noted issues with wet firewood and occasional noise from generators, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Karen T
VerifiedAugust 8, 2022 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOP3
Nice...clean...pretty
Gary A
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
Miss Judy, and her crew of 3 ladies and 1 other gentleman, are so friendly and keep a top notch camp ground. The sites are well kept, not right on top of each other, and the bathrooms/showers are very clean. This campground is very family friendly, and gives opportunity for local folks to get away, but yet not be too far from home. Selfishly, we would hate for too many people to have the knowledge of this wonderful get away.
Sabrina B
VerifiedAugust 1, 2022 • Stayed at: GPC, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
This is a magic place for me. Escape from everything stressing. It is beautiful, quiet (no 4 wheelers, no dirt bikes, no generators after 10PM). You can see a million stars, sleep by the flowing creek and experience the lush green of the forest. It is my happy place every year. The hosts work to keep it clean and safe and children get to "play" outdoors and sleep as tired kids should rather than spend time on electronics as there is NO internet, no phone service, no electrical hookups.
Diane-Marie S
VerifiedJuly 21, 2022 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: LOP5
Nice campground. Loop 5 is the most shaded. The bath houses are adequate. Be sure to bring flying insect spray in case your site has a yellow jacket ground nest in the site pad railroad ties like ours did this past week. If you don't like bugs you may want to avoid the campsites along the rivers. These sites also have signs that say they are prone to flashfloods. It rains often in this area so be sure to plan accordingly. The camp store has limited hours and limited products, but helpful and nice staff. The stream and brook at the campground offer a variety of opportunities for fun. Nearby, there are a lot of single lane dirt roads to explore and hikes to several waterfalls very close. The AT Rock Gap shelter is also close. The Wayah Bald is definitely worth visiting, particularly on a clear day, but even with mist or drizzle it's a beautiful place. There is food and fuel within 15 minutes. We would return for another stay at this campground.
Tricia B
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
This is a lovely campground tucked away in the woods with a nice river. My only negative would be that the hosts did not come around at any point during my visit to ensure that everything was OK and that I didn’t need anything
matt a
VerifiedJuly 9, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
Always super clean, friendliest campground host !!!
Chien W
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOP5
Loop 5 sites are very well shaded perfect for tent camping in summer.
However, half of the sites are first come first served only, and they are "always" full when I called ahead.
Newell C
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LOP5
Standing Indian is great campground that we visit many times a year. It has so much to offer for outdoor activities and the staff is awesome.
Cindy R
VerifiedJune 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
Perfect
Philip T
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: LOP5
Awesome experience for my family. Making great memories for my children and grandchildren with this trip and many return trips. Thank you!!
Location Standing Indian Campground
Address:
Off Forest Development Rd 67
Franklin, NC, 28734
United States
From Franklin, North Carolina, take U.S. Highway 64 west approximately 12 miles, passing through Winding Stair Gap. Near the bottom of the mountain from the gap, turn left on West Old Murphy Road (State Route 1448) and watch for a directional sign for the campground. Go 1.9 miles and turn right on Forest Road 67 at the Standing Indian Campground sign. This is a paved road. Go 1.7 miles and turn right into the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0786 / -83.5319
Elevation: 1031 feet
Policies & Rules
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For any questions about the campground please call the Store: 828-369-0442 |
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No electric, water or sewer hookups available |
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This campground has first-come, first-served sites; reservable sites may also be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside the reservation season |
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Cash or Check only. Credit cards are not acceptable. |
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Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |
