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
Michael Q
VerifiedAugust 3, 2020 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
Standing Indian is our favorite campground! The camp hosts are wonderful and always helpful! We stay numerous times a year, and feel like it’s our home away from home. The reason for the good rating versus an excellent one is due to the lack of gravel in the campsites. Of course we know that when we go camping it’s going to rain sometimes, and no one has control over that., but some good gravel covering the sites would sure help. It rained off and on everyday the last week we were there, and our campsite had literally no gravel. Needless to say it took us days to clean up the mud from our camper , chairs, screen house, etc. after we returned home. That does not make for a “ happy camper “! I know that numerous campers have complained about the lack of gravel for years, but it hasn’t changed anything. Some sites have fair gravel coverage, while others have little to none. We are more familiar with loop 3 since that is where we like to stay. So...... our advise is be prepared for a muddy mess if you get rain, and that’s no fun!
David B
VerifiedJune 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: LOP5
It’s one of our favorite campgrounds and even know the weather was not great we still had a great time!
David B
VerifiedJune 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 070, Loop: LOP5
It’s one of our favorite campgrounds and even know the weather was not great we still had a great time!
Chloe d
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
I love public lands!
Chloe d
VerifiedJanuary 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
I love public lands!
William S
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOP3
A favorite campground for almost 50 years !
William S
VerifiedJanuary 27, 2020 • Stayed at: 029, Loop: LOP3
A favorite campground for almost 50 years !
Roy G
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOP5
We've been to Standing Indian many times. The only complaint is the camp hosts sell green firewood to the campers and keep the seasoned wood for themselves.
Julia P
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 068, Loop: LOP5
Conveniently close to numerous hiking trails. As a tent camper seeking peace and quiet, I enjoyed the atmosphere of the D loop. Wish I had known to bring my tube for the stream.
Roy G
VerifiedJanuary 26, 2020 • Stayed at: 065, Loop: LOP5
We've been to Standing Indian many times. The only complaint is the camp hosts sell green firewood to the campers and keep the seasoned wood for themselves.
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
