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
william h
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
I have been camping at Standing Indian for 32 years now. It’s always great. All the host are very nice and helpful.
william h
VerifiedMay 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
I have been camping at Standing Indian for 32 years now. It’s always great. All the host are very nice and helpful.
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.
Heidi K
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
We had a wonderful stay at this campground at two different sites! The place is quiet and beautiful. Some sites are not private, and some are. The open field area is very popular for families and big rigs. No power or cell signal so the experience is like being off grid. The hosts are friendly and helpful and they will deliver firewood to your site. Restrooms are kept very clean, although the shower pressure can be a bit low in some.
Be advised that you will be in bear country and be very mindful of that. We had a bear open the door of our truck (we had forgotten to lock the doors) which had some snacks in it and do some significant damage to our vehicle. The windows were closed and the food was in a closed console, so we took precautions. The bear visited us at both of the sites we were camped in. This campground does not have bear boxes at this time. Be sure to take appropriate precautions with all food, the bears here are smart and very good at being bandits. If your car or truck has open loop door handles make sure to lock the doors at night.
We look forward to going back despite the bear!
Heidi K
VerifiedMay 10, 2024 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
We had a wonderful stay at this campground at two different sites! The place is quiet and beautiful. Some sites are not private, and some are. The open field area is very popular for families and big rigs. No power or cell signal so the experience is like being off grid. The hosts are friendly and helpful and they will deliver firewood to your site. Restrooms are kept very clean, although the shower pressure can be a bit low in some.
Be advised that you will be in bear country and be very mindful of that. We had a bear open the door of our truck (we had forgotten to lock the doors) which had some snacks in it and do some significant damage to our vehicle. The windows were closed and the food was in a closed console, so we took precautions. The bear visited us at both of the sites we were camped in. This campground does not have bear boxes at this time. Be sure to take appropriate precautions with all food, the bears here are smart and very good at being bandits. If your car or truck has open loop door handles make sure to lock the doors at night.
We look forward to going back despite the bear!
Henry C
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOP3
This is one of our favorite campgrounds. It is well maintained and the host are extremely helpful and friendly. Have already booked our next stay.
Henry C
VerifiedMay 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOP3
This is one of our favorite campgrounds. It is well maintained and the host are extremely helpful and friendly. Have already booked our next stay.
Robert K
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: LOP5
Firewood for sale at the camp store is always too green to burn and the price is higher than kiln dried at a home improvements store. Bring all the wood you'll need or find another source besides the camp store. Last visit the mens bathroom in the D loop did not have a functioning sink. Trash cans are not emptied frequently enough. Lots of large trees in poor condition with large attached and hanging deadwood over sites, walks and roads. Inspect your site before setting up and try to get a different site if you see widow makers. It's a shame that the vendor is allowed to do such a poor job on what should be a great campground in a beautiful forest
Robert K
VerifiedApril 15, 2024 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: LOP5
Firewood for sale at the camp store is always too green to burn and the price is higher than kiln dried at a home improvements store. Bring all the wood you'll need or find another source besides the camp store. Last visit the mens bathroom in the D loop did not have a functioning sink. Trash cans are not emptied frequently enough. Lots of large trees in poor condition with large attached and hanging deadwood over sites, walks and roads. Inspect your site before setting up and try to get a different site if you see widow makers. It's a shame that the vendor is allowed to do such a poor job on what should be a great campground in a beautiful forest
Kathy H
VerifiedApril 13, 2024 • Stayed at: 058, Loop: LOP5
Great campground
Loop 5 sites are almost like private camping
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
