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
Brian B
VerifiedSeptember 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOP3
Beautiful, well maintained campground. Camp store staff were very friendly.
william h
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
We always have a great time at the campground. It’s always clean and the camp hosts are great
william h
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
We always have a great time at the campground. It’s always clean and the camp hosts are great
Robert A
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOP5
Hosts were very welcoming. Unfortunately a bear slashed our tent but fortunately we weren’t inside. We’ll return.
Robert A
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOP5
Hosts were very welcoming. Unfortunately a bear slashed our tent but fortunately we weren’t inside. We’ll return.
Cindi E
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
During our 12 day stay the end of August, there were daily encounters with bear by campers. They were not afraid of people and wandered into campsites while folks were present, broke into host outdoor refrigerators 3 times, and ransacked another host’s outdoor tent kitchen. Their presence was noted daily as they wandered throughout the campground. Our dog fortunately barked and startled it away from our site both times it tried to visit. I pray something is done to run these bears back into the hills before someone is hurt.
Cindi E
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
During our 12 day stay the end of August, there were daily encounters with bear by campers. They were not afraid of people and wandered into campsites while folks were present, broke into host outdoor refrigerators 3 times, and ransacked another host’s outdoor tent kitchen. Their presence was noted daily as they wandered throughout the campground. Our dog fortunately barked and startled it away from our site both times it tried to visit. I pray something is done to run these bears back into the hills before someone is hurt.
Mario G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1
Excellent tent camp sites some of which have been recently renovated with new picnic tables and small gravel to keep mud down when it rains. The bathrooms which feature hot showers were the cleanest we have ever experienced and we have been going there each summer over the past 10 years. One thing we did not enjoy is an apparent new allowance of RV's with their loud generators at sites designated for tents only.
Mario G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1
Excellent tent camp sites some of which have been recently renovated with new picnic tables and small gravel to keep mud down when it rains. The bathrooms which feature hot showers were the cleanest we have ever experienced and we have been going there each summer over the past 10 years. One thing we did not enjoy is an apparent new allowance of RV's with their loud generators at sites designated for tents only.
Gregg S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
Very nice, clean campsite.
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
