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
Rita S
VerifiedAugust 22, 2021 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOP3
I have camped at Standing Indian with my parents - it was a treat to take my grand daughters there
Andrea C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
Beautiful campground - wonderfully relaxing and very nice campground hosts.
Andrea C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
Beautiful campground - wonderfully relaxing and very nice campground hosts.
Lynn Strader W
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOP3
Our family has a long history of enjoying this campground and Kimsey Creek, and the access to the Appalachian Trail. We were sorry to hear of the demise of the big tulip poplar, but didn't get to "pay our respects" on this trip. I think the berries we found and enjoyed were black raspberries. Playing in the river was a big part of the fun ... from the great-grandson on up the generations! Thanks to a very kind fellow camper, my grandkids got a small taste of tubing. We loved seeing the hummingbirds on the Bee Balm.
Lynn Strader W
VerifiedAugust 13, 2021 • Stayed at: 030, Loop: LOP3
Our family has a long history of enjoying this campground and Kimsey Creek, and the access to the Appalachian Trail. We were sorry to hear of the demise of the big tulip poplar, but didn't get to "pay our respects" on this trip. I think the berries we found and enjoyed were black raspberries. Playing in the river was a big part of the fun ... from the great-grandson on up the generations! Thanks to a very kind fellow camper, my grandkids got a small taste of tubing. We loved seeing the hummingbirds on the Bee Balm.
david y
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: GPC, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
Great campground, clean campsite sand restrooms, helpful hosts !
david y
VerifiedAugust 10, 2021 • Stayed at: GPC, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
Great campground, clean campsite sand restrooms, helpful hosts !
Jackie T
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
Very clean restrooms/bath houses. Grounds were kept clean and we saw campground host walking and driving in their golf carts throughout the day and evenings.
Jackie T
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
Very clean restrooms/bath houses. Grounds were kept clean and we saw campground host walking and driving in their golf carts throughout the day and evenings.
Melissa R
VerifiedAugust 3, 2021 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOP3
Love the campground with its generally large campsites . Some are smaller but all are good size. Clean bathrooms.
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
