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
Kurth C
VerifiedMay 26, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: LOP1
Campground was beautiful and peaceful.
Daniel M
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOP3
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.
Daniel M
VerifiedMay 17, 2022 • Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOP3
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
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOP3
We had a great time fishing and hiking the trails in the area .
Gordon F
VerifiedMay 16, 2022 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOP3
We had a great time fishing and hiking the trails in the area .
Kristina E
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1
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.
Kristina E
VerifiedMay 15, 2022 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1
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
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOP1
Clean bath houses. Great host and volunteers. No cell and Wifi is why like going here.
George C
VerifiedMay 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 017, Loop: LOP1
Clean bath houses. Great host and volunteers. No cell and Wifi is why like going here.
STEPHEN N
VerifiedApril 24, 2022 • Stayed at: 040, Loop: LOP3
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
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
