Public campground in FRANKLIN, NC

STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND

OFF FOREST DEVELOPMENT RD 67, FRANKLIN, NC 28734
About 41 miles southwest of Waynesville, NC

RV site details

RV sites81
RV lengthUp to 50 ft
Dump stationYes, reported by Recreation.gov RIDB
Elevation3,382 ft
  • Dump station
  • Big rigs

From Recreation.gov RIDB. It doesn't list hookups or amperage. Call (828) 524-6441 to ask before you book. Elevation is from the U.S. Geological Survey.

About STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND

STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND is a public campground in FRANKLIN, NC. It has 81 campsites. 35 sites can be reserved. 46 sites are first come, first served.

From the official campground listing

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 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. The campground has four loops with sites available first-come, first-served or by reservation.

Policies and details

  • Roads: Back-In, Gravel, and Paved

Location

OFF FOREST DEVELOPMENT RD 67, FRANKLIN, NC 28734
About 41 miles southwest of Waynesville, NC
Elevation 3,382 ft

Get directionsConfirm the entrance with the park before towing a large rig.

Setting and recreation

The official listing describes STANDING INDIAN CAMPGROUND in a setting associated with creek, forest, and river. For trip planning, the source identifies Fishing and Hiking among the recreation options at or near this FRANKLIN campground.

  • Fishing
  • Hiking