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
Laura S
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: GPA, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
Standing Indian is one of our favorite campouts. The hiking is amazing and the campground picturesque.
We were disappointed that in the other group sites (right next to our group site) there were RVs - their generator noise & smell took away from our experience.
We were in site A. The site is supposed to hold 20 people, however there are only 2 picnic tables - which comfortably hold 6-8 each. The addition of 2 picnic tables would be much appreciated.
The bathrooms - both the pit toilets & the full showers and toilets were immaculate.
Tami A
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOP3
Keep in mind quite time begins at 10 pm, there are no rules about how loud campers can be prior to that time. Our neighbor campers had a PA system which was used all day and evening past 10 pm for talking and playing music. We packed up and left a day early.
Tami A
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOP3
Keep in mind quite time begins at 10 pm, there are no rules about how loud campers can be prior to that time. Our neighbor campers had a PA system which was used all day and evening past 10 pm for talking and playing music. We packed up and left a day early.
Barry C
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
National parks are a great treasure and Standing Indian Campground is a gem of a place that allows visitors to have an intimate experience with one of the southeast’s most beautiful wildlands. But what made my visit most memorable was the kindness and professionalism of the staff and the quality of their work which was demonstrated by the organization and overall condition of the camp sites. I hope to be able to return someday. Those who live near the area are indeed lucky to be able to call it home.
Barry C
VerifiedJune 9, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
National parks are a great treasure and Standing Indian Campground is a gem of a place that allows visitors to have an intimate experience with one of the southeast’s most beautiful wildlands. But what made my visit most memorable was the kindness and professionalism of the staff and the quality of their work which was demonstrated by the organization and overall condition of the camp sites. I hope to be able to return someday. Those who live near the area are indeed lucky to be able to call it home.
Thomas N
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian is a good campground. However, the camp host refused to turn off their 8 million watt spot light pointed directly at our site, even after we politely asked them to turn it off.
Thomas N
VerifiedMay 26, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian is a good campground. However, the camp host refused to turn off their 8 million watt spot light pointed directly at our site, even after we politely asked them to turn it off.
Meagan C
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
Great campground next to the river, our site was large and spaced out from neighbors, level and long enough for trailer (26ft) plus 2 vehicles. Very nice bathrooms that were cleaned daily. Good camp hosts. Firewood and some supplies available at camp store. No cell phone service at all which I loved
Meagan C
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
Great campground next to the river, our site was large and spaced out from neighbors, level and long enough for trailer (26ft) plus 2 vehicles. Very nice bathrooms that were cleaned daily. Good camp hosts. Firewood and some supplies available at camp store. No cell phone service at all which I loved
Russell F
VerifiedMay 3, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
Great campground!! Clean, tranquil, quiet, clean bathrooms, friendly camp staff, many trails, convenient to AT and Franklin. All the sites are nice.
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
