Standing Indian Campground

Photo · USDA Volunteer

OpenSeason 04-01 – 10-30

ReservableAccess

81Sites

50 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 some nonelectric double site that is $40.00 per night.

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The sites · 81

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric
LOP1	001	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	002	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	003	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	004	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	005	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	006	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	007	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	008	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	009	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	010	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	012	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	013	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	014	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	015	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	016	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP1	017	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	019	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	020	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	021	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	022	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	023	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	024	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	025	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	026	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	027	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP2	028	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	029	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	030	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	031	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	032	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	033	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	034	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	035	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	036	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	038	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	039	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	040	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	041	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	042	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP3	043	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	044	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	046	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	047	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	048	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	049	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	050	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	051	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	052	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	053	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP4	054	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	055	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	057	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	058	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	059	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	060	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	061	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	062	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	064	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	065	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—
LOP5	066	standard nonelectric	50 ft	—

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Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

Fees

Group sites is correct, single sites is correct, need to add a double site to replace the premium type site and the double site cost is$40.00

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Your representative

This campground sits in NC-11. This member’s public-lands record →

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