Campsite for booking · Franklin

Standing Indian Campground

via Recreation.gov Franklin, NC, Franklin, North Carolina, United States

Overview

Pitches
81
Pitch types
caravan, motorhome, tent
Season
Not stated: check on Recreation.gov
Check-in / out
14:00 / 13:00

Facilities

  • Dogs allowedListed by Recreation.gov
  • Hardstanding pitchesListed by Recreation.gov

Policies

PetsYes
SmokingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
Instant bookingNot stated: check on Recreation.gov
CancellationNot stated: check on Recreation.gov

About this campsite

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 some nonelectric double site that is $40.00 per night.

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

Managed by a US federal agency. Data source: ridb.recreation.gov.

Description supplied by Recreation.gov.

Where you can stay nearby

Campsites, aires and parking within 30 km, from OpenStreetMap.

  1. Standing Indian Campground Store
    Campsite · Franklin, North Carolina · Paid
    240 m from the pick-up area
  2. Winding Stair Campground
    Campsite · Franklin, North Carolina
    2.5 km from the pick-up area
  3. Sassafras Gap
    Campsite · Hiawassee, Georgia
    8.9 km from the pick-up area
  4. Sandy Bottoms Campground
    Campsite · Mountain City, Georgia · Paid
    13 km from the pick-up area
  5. Tate Branch Campground
    Campsite · Mountain City, Georgia · Paid
    14 km from the pick-up area
  6. Tallulah River Campground
    Campsite · Clayton, Georgia
    17 km from the pick-up area

Nearest dump station and water

  1. Service point near Clayton
    Service point · Clayton, GeorgiaWaste
    36 km from the pick-up area
  2. Water point near Cleveland
    Water point · Cleveland, GeorgiaWater
    43 km from the pick-up area
Pick-up10 kmPlot of OpenStreetMap data
Map of 6 places to stay near Standing Indian Campground. CampsiteFull map

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Data: Recreation.gov (RIDB), from ridb.recreation.gov, last updated 13 October 2026. Federal agencies provide this data and are responsible for it; it may be incomplete. Not endorsed by Recreation.gov or the U.S. Government. About this data. Places data © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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