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Robert G
VerifiedMay 22, 2026 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1
Friendly staff and clean sites
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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.
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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 31
Campground Amenities
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Picnic Table
Restrooms
River Access
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Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Picnic Table
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
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- River Access
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35 Sites Available
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012, Loop: LOP1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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013, Loop: LOP1
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014, Loop: LOP1
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015, Loop: LOP1
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016, Loop: LOP1
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017, Loop: LOP1
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029, Loop: LOP3
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030, Loop: LOP3
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031, Loop: LOP3
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032, Loop: LOP3
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033, Loop: LOP3
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034, Loop: LOP3
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036, Loop: LOP3
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038, Loop: LOP3
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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
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055, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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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
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062, Loop: LOP5
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064, Loop: LOP5
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065, Loop: LOP5
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066, Loop: LOP5
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067, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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068, Loop: LOP5
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069, Loop: LOP5
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070, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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GPA, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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GPB, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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GPC, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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012, Loop: LOP1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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013, Loop: LOP1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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014, Loop: LOP1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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015, Loop: LOP1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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016, Loop: LOP1
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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017, Loop: LOP1
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029, Loop: LOP3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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030, Loop: LOP3
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031, Loop: LOP3
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032, Loop: LOP3
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033, Loop: LOP3
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034, Loop: LOP3
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036, Loop: LOP3
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038, Loop: LOP3
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039, Loop: LOP3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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040, Loop: LOP3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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041, Loop: LOP3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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042, Loop: LOP3
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Pet Friendly · Paved · Driveway entry: Back-In
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055, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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057, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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058, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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059, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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060, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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061, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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062, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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064, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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065, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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066, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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067, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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068, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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069, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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070, Loop: LOP5
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Pet Friendly · Gravel · Driveway entry: Back-In
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GPA, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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GPB, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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GPC, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
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Pet Friendly · Yes shade
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Reviews
501 reviews
Summary
Standing Indian Campground offers a beautiful and well-maintained setting with spacious, private sites and excellent access to hiking trails. Reviews highlight the cleanliness of the bathrooms and the helpfulness of the friendly staff. While some campers noted issues with noise and wet firewood, the overall experience is positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Based on guest feedback
4.5
Overall rating
Based on 501 reviews
5 stars
70.5% (353)
4 stars
18.8% (94)
3 stars
4.8% (24)
2 stars
5.2% (26)
1 star
0.8% (4)
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Anthony Tim B
VerifiedMay 14, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian Campground is beautiful and well maintained. I love the remoteness of it. Most everyone their had a generator but we’re polite about when they ran them.
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Roy R
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 Stayed at: 033, Loop: LOP3
Half of the showers and toilets were locked for no apparent reason
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John P
VerifiedMay 10, 2026 Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOP3
A hidden gem of a campground. Spacious campsites, spotless bathrooms and showers, peaceful location and best of all - No Cell Service! Plenty of hiking nearby with multiple points of access to the Appalachian trail. Great forest service roads for exploration. I had heard complaints of people running their generators after quiet hours during the night, but we did not experience that. Everyone was very considerate.
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Jerry S
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
Standing Indian Campground is a nice campground and it is well maintained. Only issue we had was the fact that the campsite I reserved online was too tree covered to connect to Starlink which was needed due to medical issues. We moved to a different site and we were required to pay again even though the entire campground was virtually empty. We never even entered the site which I reserved online. When booking online almost all of the sites appeared as reserved which wasn't the case at all. Almost all were empty.
Overall, this was still a very nice campground and I would definitely return.
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Mark G
VerifiedMay 7, 2026 Stayed at: 041, Loop: LOP3
Great campground and site. The bathrooms were maybe the cleanest we have seen, all the hosts we met were super friendly, they delivered wood directly to your campsite; awesome place and we’ll be back!
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Jeffrey D
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOP3
too many rvs and giant campers for me with generators, some run before quiet hours. Most of the sites are very exposed. Also the two times i've camped there loop 5, which looks nice, has been closed.
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James S
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian never disappoints!
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Jeffrey D
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 Stayed at: 039, Loop: LOP3
too many rvs and giant campers for me with generators, some run before quiet hours. Most of the sites are very exposed. Also the two times i've camped there loop 5, which looks nice, has been closed.
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James S
VerifiedMay 3, 2026 Stayed at: 031, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian never disappoints!
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Location & Directions for Standing Indian Campground
Off Forest Development Rd 67, Franklin, NC 28734 United States
Elevation: 1,031 ft
Getting There
From Franklin, North Carolina, take U.S. Highway 64 west approximately 12 mi, 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 fo...
From Franklin, North Carolina, take U.S. Highway 64 west approximately 12 mi, 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 mi and turn right on Forest Road 67 at the Standing Indian Campground sign. This is a paved road. Go 1.7 mi and turn right into the campground.
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.
Near Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The closest entrance is: Deep Creek Entrance
Approximate drive: 32.7 mi · 56 min
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: October 24, 2026
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