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
No Hookups
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🚐 034, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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🚐 036, Loop: LOP3
No Hookups
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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
No Hookups
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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
No Hookups
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🚐 058, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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🚐 059, Loop: LOP5
No Hookups
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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%
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3
5.3%
24
2
5.3%
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0.9%
4

Davida M

Verified

September 29, 2020 Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOP5

3

The campground is nice with many different hiking trails. We stayed on loop 5 which I loved. It was up the side of the mountain and felt very much like forest camping. The only issues I ran into were on the weekend it was noisy at night (neighbors up playing guitar and singing until midnight), lots of dogs barking, showers on Loop 5 weren't the best but still had great water pressure. I would definitely stay again, but only during the week.

Kelsey R

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOP5

3

Beautiful campground but there were 10+ dogs continuously barking while we were there and the camp hosts didn't do anything about it. I really wish hosts were more involved with making sure campgrounds stay peaceful for everyone and kicking out noisy campers.

Kelsey R

Verified

September 27, 2020 Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOP5

3

Beautiful campground but there were 10+ dogs continuously barking while we were there and the camp hosts didn't do anything about it. I really wish hosts were more involved with making sure campgrounds stay peaceful for everyone and kicking out noisy campers.

Marilyn P

Verified

September 17, 2020 Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOP5

4

Great campsites in loop 5. Very secluded and private. Recommend weekday stay. Lots of hiking possibilities in the area.

Marilyn P

Verified

September 17, 2020 Stayed at: 060, Loop: LOP5

4

Great campsites in loop 5. Very secluded and private. Recommend weekday stay. Lots of hiking possibilities in the area.

Carey P

Verified

September 9, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1

5

The very best!

Carey P

Verified

September 9, 2020 Stayed at: 015, Loop: LOP1

5

The very best!

Richard C

Verified

September 5, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1

2

fire pit was full of ashes and smelled of trash burnt in it, the camp site needed gravel for it was muddy and all the trash bins were full

Richard C

Verified

September 5, 2020 Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1

2

fire pit was full of ashes and smelled of trash burnt in it, the camp site needed gravel for it was muddy and all the trash bins were full

david a

Verified

August 27, 2020 Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1

4

We stayed ther twice this sommer with 2 different set of grandchildren. Both times they ask if we could come back next year with the whole family. Very clean park especially the restrooms and showers. We look forward to returning next summer.

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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