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
Christopher D
VerifiedDecember 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOP3
The campground was great. Well kept and the staff was super nice. The firewood was all wet though. Also, not a negative at all, there is no cell service within 20 minutes ride of the place.
Gay C
VerifiedNovember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOP5
One of our favorites because off the lovely folks who man the store year after year. Over the last 15 or so years, we have come to feel they are family. This year we actually were able to connect with them as they enjoyed a reunion. Our grandchildren are now grown, but we and our church groups continue to come. Many thanks! The Carters
Gay C
VerifiedNovember 22, 2025 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOP5
One of our favorites because off the lovely folks who man the store year after year. Over the last 15 or so years, we have come to feel they are family. This year we actually were able to connect with them as they enjoyed a reunion. Our grandchildren are now grown, but we and our church groups continue to come. Many thanks! The Carters
Luke R
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LOP5
Great campground and hosts. Will be back again.
Sam B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOP5
Camp staff were very nice. Campground well kept and clean. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Loop 5 has the most secluded sites. Recreation.gov said no dump station but there is a dump station for GREY water ONLY. Group sites well kept with large circular rock fire pits. I agree with other campers that have commented, the camp firewood was not dry and gave off excessive smoke. The only negative was the smell of the pit toilets while staying on group sites A, B and C. The toilets themselves were clean but if the wind blew in a certain direction the smell was pretty strong. Overall, it is a really nice campground run by really nice people.
Luke R
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 059, Loop: LOP5
Great campground and hosts. Will be back again.
Sam B
VerifiedOctober 31, 2025 • Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOP5
Camp staff were very nice. Campground well kept and clean. Bathrooms and showers very clean. Loop 5 has the most secluded sites. Recreation.gov said no dump station but there is a dump station for GREY water ONLY. Group sites well kept with large circular rock fire pits. I agree with other campers that have commented, the camp firewood was not dry and gave off excessive smoke. The only negative was the smell of the pit toilets while staying on group sites A, B and C. The toilets themselves were clean but if the wind blew in a certain direction the smell was pretty strong. Overall, it is a really nice campground run by really nice people.
teresa h
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: LOP5
Dogs hauling cars coming around loop.5 all hours loudly ans lights shining in camper .
teresa h
VerifiedOctober 26, 2025 • Stayed at: 069, Loop: LOP5
Dogs hauling cars coming around loop.5 all hours loudly ans lights shining in camper .
Patsy R
VerifiedOctober 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
Loved campsite and hikes.
Showers clean abd nice.
Firewood sold was green and wet.
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
