OutReserve

Standing Indian Campground

Nantahala River
River at campground
Double campsite
Hiking trail
Park Creek/Kimsey Creek trail entrance

About Standing Indian Campground

Whether traveling with an RV or tent, Standing Indian Campground is a prime place to stop for a night or spend several days in the picturesque Nantahala National Forest. The campground's many amenities provide a comfortable home base for exploring this fun and historic section of the forest. Standing Indian is located within a 20-minute drive of Franklin, North Carolina.

Number of accommodations: 35

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

35 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 012, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
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🚐 016, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 017, Loop: LOP1
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 029, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 030, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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🚐 031, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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🚐 032, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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🚐 033, Loop: LOP3
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🚐 034, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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🚐 036, Loop: LOP3
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🚐 038, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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🚐 039, Loop: LOP3
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🚐 040, Loop: LOP3
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🚐 041, Loop: LOP3
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🚐 042, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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🚐 055, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 057, Loop: LOP5
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🚐 058, Loop: LOP5
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🚐 059, Loop: LOP5
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🚐 060, Loop: LOP5
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🚐 061, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 062, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 064, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 065, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 066, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 067, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 068, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 069, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 070, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
Price not available
GPA, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
GPB, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available
GPC, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
25 guests · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.5
455 reviews
5
69.7%
317
4
18.9%
86
3
5.3%
24
2
5.3%
24
1
0.9%
4

Patsy R

Verified

October 24, 2025 Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1

5

Loved campsite and hikes.
Showers clean abd nice.

Firewood sold was green and wet.

Timothy L

Verified

October 21, 2025 Stayed at: 068, Loop: LOP5

5

My favorite campground in N.C. Well maintained. And for car camping it is great in that there are nice buffers between the sites especially in the upper loop. Nice and helpful hosts.

Timothy L

Verified

October 21, 2025 Stayed at: 068, Loop: LOP5

5

My favorite campground in N.C. Well maintained. And for car camping it is great in that there are nice buffers between the sites especially in the upper loop. Nice and helpful hosts.

Nathan k

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOP5

5

We had so much fun! The camp ground was clean and the host’s were so friendly! We cant wait to come back!!

Nathan k

Verified

October 14, 2025 Stayed at: 055, Loop: LOP5

5

We had so much fun! The camp ground was clean and the host’s were so friendly! We cant wait to come back!!

Pam I

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 070, Loop: LOP5

5

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We stayed four days and three nights. One of the many things we loved was the access to many trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Also, being close to Franklin was a plus. We highly recommend this campground!

John C

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3

5

Its a nice camp ground. the camp host was very nice

John C

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3

5

Its a nice camp ground. the camp host was very nice

Pam I

Verified

October 12, 2025 Stayed at: 070, Loop: LOP5

5

We thoroughly enjoyed our time here. We stayed four days and three nights. One of the many things we loved was the access to many trails, including the Appalachian Trail. Also, being close to Franklin was a plus. We highly recommend this campground!

Heidi K

Verified

October 7, 2025 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1

2

This campground is beautiful! We love it and will return but our last visit was a disappointment because the rules were not enforced. The restrooms are always clean and the hosts are great! Bears can be a problem so keep things locked up, we had a bear get into our truck and it caused thousands of dollars of damage.

Location Standing Indian Campground

Address:
Off Forest Development Rd 67
Franklin, NC, 28734
United States

Highway access

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

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