OutReserve

Standing Indian Campground

Nantahala River
River at campground
Double campsite
Hiking trail
Park Creek/Kimsey Creek trail entrance

About Standing Indian Campground

Whether traveling with an RV or tent, Standing Indian Campground is a prime place to stop for a night or spend several days in the picturesque Nantahala National Forest. The campground's many amenities provide a comfortable home base for exploring this fun and historic section of the forest. Standing Indian is located within a 20-minute drive of Franklin, North Carolina.

Number of accommodations: 35

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

35 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 012, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 013, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 014, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 015, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 016, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 017, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 029, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 030, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 031, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 032, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 033, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 034, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 036, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 038, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 039, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 040, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 041, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 042, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 055, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 057, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 058, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 059, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 060, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 061, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 062, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 064, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 065, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 066, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 067, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 068, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 069, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
🚐 070, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
$26.00
/ per night
GPA, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$100.00
/ per night
GPB, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$100.00
/ per night
GPC, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
25 guests · Pet Friendly
$100.00
/ per night

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.

Review Summary

4.5
221 reviews
5
69.7%
154
4
19.5%
43
3
4.5%
10
2
5.4%
12
1
0.9%
2

Melissa R

Verified

June 10, 2022 Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOP3

5

Love this campground. Has a large number of great sites. If you wanted shaded sites they are available. If you want sunny sites for your solar panels they are available. About half the siges are first come first served. Has added more gravel to some sites where it was needed. Still more gravel needed but glad to see some improvements. Bathrooms and showers are great.

Tobie K

Verified

June 9, 2022 Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOP5

5

Ladies shower had no hot water reported it and was fixed that Day

Judith J

Verified

June 7, 2022 Stayed at: GPB, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND

5

Our family had such a wonderful time at Standing Indian. We had a group site for our whole family and it was absolutely perfect! Lots of room for the kids to run around safely. The staff was wonderful and very attentive. We love Standing Indian!!

Kurth C

Verified

May 26, 2022 Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOP1

5

Campground was beautiful and peaceful.

Daniel M

Verified

May 17, 2022 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOP3

5

Really a beautifully designed and maintained campground. Having showers available is really nice. Bathrooms and showers in my loop (Loop 3) were cleaned regularly and well. The only suggestion I would make is to designate bathrooms as usable by both male and females, instead of having one for males only and one for females only.

Gordon F

Verified

May 16, 2022 Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOP3

5

We had a great time fishing and hiking the trails in the area .

Kristina E

Verified

May 15, 2022 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1

4

We reserved one of the spots by the river and it was great. Sound of the rushing water helped put us to sleep. Location to the bathroom was excellent and the showers were warm. The volunteers in the office were nice and helpful. Only complaints are the shower heads didn't push the water out very far from the wall and the the bathroom trash was not taken out when it became smelly. Campsites would also have been better if it had a wider and raised platform for the tent to be placed on. Overall, our experience was great. Highly recommend staying here. Driving through the small towns was fun - Hayseville and Franklin both had good mom and pop places to eat. Some great hikes too. White mountain near Sapphire had an amazing view at the top! We went ziplining with Whitewater in Nantahala and white water rafting with NOC. Awesome adventures with both.

George C

Verified

May 2, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOP1

5

Clean bath houses. Great host and volunteers. No cell and Wifi is why like going here.

Mark C

Verified

April 24, 2022 Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOP1

5

Standing Indian campground is a beautiful campground with great hiking trails in close proximity

STEPHEN N

Verified

April 24, 2022 Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOP3

5

Excellent. Beautiful setting, good sized sites, friendly and helpful staff, well maintained yet very natural feeling. Look forward to returning soon!

Location Standing Indian Campground

Address:
Off Forest Development Rd 67
Franklin, NC, 28734
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 35.0786 / -83.5319

Elevation: 1031 feet

Policies & Rules

Category About
General

For any questions about the campground please call the Store: 828-369-0442

General

No electric, water or sewer hookups available

General

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

General

Cash or Check only. Credit cards are not acceptable. 

General

Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina

General

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.

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