About Standing Indian Campground
Number of accommodations: 35
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2026 Season availability
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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
Sheyna M
VerifiedApril 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian was a beautiful, clean, well kept campground. It was quiet at night except for the sounds you would expect, like Coyotes! The bathrooms were clean as well. It was a great experience and we will be back!
Emily C
VerifiedApril 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
This is a great campground, certainly one of my favorites. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are clean and well kept. There are also lots of great hiking trails nearby.
Vernon T
VerifiedApril 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 067, Loop: LOP5
Campsites were good. The Bath house restrooms were updated and clean - a big plus! I didn't realize that the Nantahala actually ran through the campground. The scenery was beautiful. We hiked the Kimsey Creek Trail. It was very scenic and challenging but well worth the effort. The campground staff were very friendly and helpful. We will be back!
Sheyna M
VerifiedApril 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 042, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian was a beautiful, clean, well kept campground. It was quiet at night except for the sounds you would expect, like Coyotes! The bathrooms were clean as well. It was a great experience and we will be back!
Emily C
VerifiedApril 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1
This is a great campground, certainly one of my favorites. The hosts are friendly and helpful. The bathrooms are clean and well kept. There are also lots of great hiking trails nearby.
Ernest N C
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
We enjoyed our first visit to Standing Indian. The campground was scenic and well maintained. Our site, #38, was large and shady. Our camp hosts kept the showers and restrooms sparkling clean. We look forward to our next visit.
Ernest N C
VerifiedJanuary 2, 2021 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
We enjoyed our first visit to Standing Indian. The campground was scenic and well maintained. Our site, #38, was large and shady. Our camp hosts kept the showers and restrooms sparkling clean. We look forward to our next visit.
Amanda G
VerifiedNovember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOP5
Beautiful campground. We tent camped, nice wooded sites. Several hiking trails. Clean bathrooms. No cell service.
Amanda G
VerifiedNovember 11, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOP5
Beautiful campground. We tent camped, nice wooded sites. Several hiking trails. Clean bathrooms. No cell service.
Jimmy B
VerifiedNovember 7, 2020 • Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOP3
First time camping at Standing Indian. What a nice campground. We will definitely be back. The campground hosts were outstanding and helpful.
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
