Standing Indian Campground, North Carolina

Standing Indian Campground Description

The closest town is Franklin, NC. There are many hiking trails in the standing Indian Basin. The campground is located on the headwaters of the Nantahala River. The elevation is 3,880'. there are warm showers in Loops 4 and 5. There is potable water in each loop at common faucets. Standing Indian Basin is a popular fishing area that requires an in-state or out-of-state North Carolina fishing license.

Standing Indian Campground Services

Within Facility, Accessible Group Shelters, Accessible Handicapped Site, Amphitheater, Campground Host, Campground Store, Convenience Store, Drinking Water, Firewood, Fishing, Flush Toilets, Group Fire Ring, Group Picnic Shelters, Hiking, Hiking Trail, Hot Showers, Hunting, Ice Machine, Parking, Paved Parking Spurs, Pay Telephone, Photography, Picnic Area, Restroom, Site Pads, Table

Standing Indian Campground Alerts

Due to Construction Standing Indian Campground will be closed from 10/01/09 - 05/01/10. Reservations must be made 4 days in advance. *2 night min weekend stay.* *3 night min holiday weekend stay.*, LOOP 1 may be reserved from March 30 - November 5, LOOP 2 may be reserved from March 30 - November 5, LOOP 3 may be reserved from March 30 - November 5, LOOP 4 may be reserved from March 30 - November 5, LOOP 5 may be reserved from May 25-November 5 There are no electric, water, or sewer hook-ups at this campground. There is a dump station. Reservations are taken from June 1 through November 24. Sites may be available on a first-come - first served basis outside the reservation season. This campground has first-come, first served sites.

Standing Indian Campground Directions

Standing Indian Campground (NC) OFF FOREST DEVELOPMENT RD 67 Franklin NC 28734 Take US 64 west from Franklin approximately 12 miles passing thru Winding Stair Gap. Near the bottom of the mountain from the gap, you will turn left on West Old Murphy Road (SR 1448). There is a directional sign for the campground there. Go 1.9 miles and turn right on Forest Development Road 67 at the Standing Indian Campgound sign. This is a paved road. Go 1.7 miles and turn right into Standing Indian Campgound.