About Standing Indian Campground
Number of accommodations: 35
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Reviews (455)
What Guests Are Saying
Standing Indian Campground is a well-maintained and beautiful location, appreciated for its spacious campsites, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors enjoy the remoteness, access to hiking trails, and the friendly staff, making it a favorite destination for many. However, some campers noted issues like locked restrooms, wet firewood, and occasional generator noise, but overall, experiences remain positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Standing Indian Campground is a well-maintained and beautiful location, appreciated for its spacious campsites, clean facilities, and peaceful atmosphere. Visitors enjoy the remoteness, access to hiking trails, and the friendly staff, making it a favorite destination for many. However, some campers noted issues like locked restrooms, wet firewood, and occasional generator noise, but overall, experiences remain positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Anthony H
VerifiedJuly 16, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOP1
Great campground in a fantastic location, run by wonderful people. The setting simply can't be beat. If you like large sites, on or near a river, in the high altitude mountains in the middle of a national forest, with great trails and waterfalls all around, this is the place for you. And the people who watch over the campground and store are wonderful and informative.
Melisa S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
We always enjoy our stay on the mountain where it's so much cooler!!! Peaceful and quiet. Only suggestion I have is to limit generators to 8 pm. Very annoying to listen to the loud rattling ones until 10 pm. The noise is heard throughout the loop.
Melisa S
VerifiedJuly 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
We always enjoy our stay on the mountain where it's so much cooler!!! Peaceful and quiet. Only suggestion I have is to limit generators to 8 pm. Very annoying to listen to the loud rattling ones until 10 pm. The noise is heard throughout the loop.
James K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOP1
Standing Indian is always a treat. Leave the phones at home and relax with the sounds of nature. It’s a super great reset.
James K
VerifiedJuly 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: LOP1
Standing Indian is always a treat. Leave the phones at home and relax with the sounds of nature. It’s a super great reset.
Sandy L
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOP5
Double site 55/56 was really nice. Back loop was pretty private other loops were not.
Sandy L
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOP5
Double site 55/56 was really nice. Back loop was pretty private other loops were not.
Michael W
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: GPB, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
Camp Standing Indian is in some ways an old-fashioned campground, but it has well-spread out campsites, particularly in the travel trailer and group sites, and has a great creek (Kimsey Creek) and river (Nantahala) running through it. There are old standard apple trees in the group sites and along some of the trails in the upper meadows. Don't let any old Scoutmasters toss apples under your rainfly. Be bear aware, camp lightly, and have fun.
Michael W
VerifiedMay 20, 2024 • Stayed at: GPB, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
Camp Standing Indian is in some ways an old-fashioned campground, but it has well-spread out campsites, particularly in the travel trailer and group sites, and has a great creek (Kimsey Creek) and river (Nantahala) running through it. There are old standard apple trees in the group sites and along some of the trails in the upper meadows. Don't let any old Scoutmasters toss apples under your rainfly. Be bear aware, camp lightly, and have fun.
Joanne B
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOP3
This is a Great campground with good bathroom facilities and showers. We love the hiking and the wild flowers in the Spring are awesome. The dump station is a bit muddy but easily accessible. All the staff is helpful and the Camp Hosts are super.
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.
The campground is accessible via U.S. Highway 64, which is approximately 12 miles from Franklin, North Carolina, and connects to State Route 1448 (West Old Murphy Road) leading to the campground.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0786 / -83.5319
Elevation: 1031 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
- Contact the store for any campground inquiries.
Utilities
- No hookups for electric, water, or sewer are available at this campground.
Site capacity
- Sites are available on a first-come, first-served basis, with potential reservable options outside the reservation season.
Fees & deposits
- Only cash or checks are accepted for payment; credit cards are not allowed.
General
- Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
Fires & fuel
- Do not move firewood; obtain it locally to protect forests from pests.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
