Standing Indian Campground

National Forests in North Carolina

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.

The campground has four loops with sites available first-come, first-served or by reservation. Sites are equipped with campfire rings, grills, lantern posts and picnic tables, and are in close proximity to drinking water, flush toilets and showers. A dump station is nearby. The campground also has a group camping area, Kimsey Creek.

Need to Know

• No electric, water or sewer hookups available
• 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
• Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
• 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.

Natural Features

The campground is surrounded by 5,000' peaks and crossed by several natural streams. It sits at an elevation of 3,880 feet at the headwaters of the scenic Nantahala River, amidst lush forests of evergreen trees and rhododendrons.

Recreation

The Standing Indian Basin is a premier hiking destination. The campground provides access to numerous trails, including the world-famous Appalachian Trail, which journeys from Georgia to Maine.

Visitors who wish to get their feet wet can experience the Nantahala River, well-known for whitewater rafting, kayaking and trout fishing (fishing license required).

Big and small game hunting is available in the surrounding area.

Changes & Cancellations

There is not a premium type site available but there is some nonelectric double site that is $40.00 per night.

Contact Information

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OFF FOREST DEVELOPMENT RD 67 FRANKLIN NC 28734

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 828-524-6441

Rental Options

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Driving Directions

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.

Available Campsites

• Site 002, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 029, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 084, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 031, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 026, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GPA, Loop STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 047, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 022, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 041, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 067, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 052, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 060, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GPB, Loop STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 061, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 074, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 081, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 051, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 057, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 082, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 073, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 066, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 035, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 080, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 075, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 058, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 065, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 076, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 023, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 078, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 032, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 014, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 079, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 028, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 072, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 019, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 069, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 038, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 050, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 030, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 062, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 027, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 033, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 043, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 085, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 044, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 064, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 034, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 039, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 040, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 025, Loop LOP2, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 049, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site GPC, Loop STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND, Type Group Standard Nonelectric
• Site 055, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 042, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 070, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 068, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 046, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 083, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 036, Loop LOP3, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 048, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 059, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 053, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop LOP1, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 054, Loop LOP4, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 077, Loop LOP5, Type Standard Nonelectric

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