About Standing Indian Campground
Number of accommodations: 35
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Reviews (221)
What Guests Are Saying
Standing Indian Campground is highly praised for its well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the restrooms and the spaciousness of the campsites, particularly in Loop 5, which offers seclusion. While some guests noted issues with wet firewood and occasional noise from generators, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Standing Indian Campground is highly praised for its well-maintained facilities, friendly staff, and beautiful natural surroundings, making it a favorite among campers. Many reviews highlight the cleanliness of the restrooms and the spaciousness of the campsites, particularly in Loop 5, which offers seclusion. While some guests noted issues with wet firewood and occasional noise from generators, the overall experience remains positive, with many expressing a desire to return.
Review Summary
Robert A
VerifiedSeptember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 062, Loop: LOP5
Hosts were very welcoming. Unfortunately a bear slashed our tent but fortunately we weren’t inside. We’ll return.
Cindi E
VerifiedSeptember 1, 2023 • Stayed at: 038, Loop: LOP3
During our 12 day stay the end of August, there were daily encounters with bear by campers. They were not afraid of people and wandered into campsites while folks were present, broke into host outdoor refrigerators 3 times, and ransacked another host’s outdoor tent kitchen. Their presence was noted daily as they wandered throughout the campground. Our dog fortunately barked and startled it away from our site both times it tried to visit. I pray something is done to run these bears back into the hills before someone is hurt.
Mario G
VerifiedJuly 23, 2023 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: LOP1
Excellent tent camp sites some of which have been recently renovated with new picnic tables and small gravel to keep mud down when it rains. The bathrooms which feature hot showers were the cleanest we have ever experienced and we have been going there each summer over the past 10 years. One thing we did not enjoy is an apparent new allowance of RV's with their loud generators at sites designated for tents only.
Gregg S
VerifiedJuly 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
Very nice, clean campsite.
Michael N
VerifiedJuly 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 057, Loop: LOP5
We stayed in the tent section site 57. It was clean upon arrival and convenient to the bath house while still having some privacy to the sites around it. We only stayed one night as we were traveling through but we will definitely return for another stay!
Stephanie B
VerifiedJuly 4, 2023 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: LOP1
Great park!! We were on sites 12 and 13, it rained all week and it made it obvious that those sites could use some extra love. Need to fix drainage issues, put new gravel, and replace the concrete tables (so low to the ground my six foot husband couldn’t even sit at the table.
Steve P
VerifiedJune 30, 2023 • Stayed at: 034, Loop: LOP3
Great campground - quiet with very clean restrooms! Great hiking close by and the creek runs through the campground. Highly recommend!!
Benny P
VerifiedJune 27, 2023 • Stayed at: 061, Loop: LOP5
This place is pretty but nothing short of an out of control three ring circus. Loud adults, screaming kids, music playing (even an electric guitar), setting up in the middle of the night, chopping/splitting wood all night, over-occupancy in sites.....I left 2 days early, just couldn't take 3-4 hours sleep every night. I won't be back again.
Laura S
VerifiedJune 18, 2023 • Stayed at: GPA, Loop: STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND
Standing Indian is one of our favorite campouts. The hiking is amazing and the campground picturesque.
We were disappointed that in the other group sites (right next to our group site) there were RVs - their generator noise & smell took away from our experience.
We were in site A. The site is supposed to hold 20 people, however there are only 2 picnic tables - which comfortably hold 6-8 each. The addition of 2 picnic tables would be much appreciated.
The bathrooms - both the pit toilets & the full showers and toilets were immaculate.
Tami A
VerifiedJune 11, 2023 • Stayed at: 036, Loop: LOP3
Keep in mind quite time begins at 10 pm, there are no rules about how loud campers can be prior to that time. Our neighbor campers had a PA system which was used all day and evening past 10 pm for talking and playing music. We packed up and left a day early.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0786 / -83.5319
Elevation: 1031 feet
Policies & Rules
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For any questions about the campground please call the Store: 828-369-0442 |
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No electric, water or sewer hookups available |
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This campground has first-come, first-served sites; reservable sites may also be available on a first-come, first-served basis outside the reservation season |
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Cash or Check only. Credit cards are not acceptable. |
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Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina |
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Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more. |