Standing Indian Campground
Standing Indian Campground is a national forest campground in North Carolina. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- North Carolina
- Coordinates
- 35.07861, -83.53194
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Hunting
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 828-524-6441
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Standing Indian Campground
Overview 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. 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. Facilities 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. 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. Charges & Cancellations There is not a premium type site available but there is s
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- NPS · 35 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Freeman Gas · 24 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 66 designated routes (142 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standing Indian Campground Store | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Standing Indian Campground | National forest campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Kimsey Creek Group Campground | National forest group campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Kimsey Creek Group Camp Site A | Private campground | 0.5 mi | — | — |
| A.T. Rock Gap Shelter | National forest camping area | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Winding Stair Campground | Private campground | 1.5 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.