Standing Indian Campground
USDA Forest Service campground in National Forests in North Carolina, near Franklin, North Carolina.
How it compares
- With 81 sites it is the #17 largest of 86 North Carolina campgrounds that publish a site count.
- Its lowest fee ($40) is $30 above the North Carolina median of $10/night.
- There are 30 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles; 5 of them list a lower starting fee.
- 42% of North Carolina campgrounds that publish a length limit accept a rig this long (50 ft).
- 100% of sites with a shade rating are listed as shaded or partly shaded.
- Pets allowed on 81 of 81 sites.
- Straight-line distance: Knoxville ~65 mi, Asheville ~66 mi, Chattanooga ~101 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Fee notes from the agency: 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
Trails within 5 miles
| Trail | Closest point | Mapped miles within 5 mi | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | 0.1 mi | 3.3 | USFS |
| Park Creek | 0.1 mi | 4.5 | USFS |
| Kimsey Creek | 0.2 mi | 3.5 | USFS |
| Lower Trail Ridge | 0.3 mi | 3.9 | USFS |
| Long Branch | 0.4 mi | 1.9 | USFS |
| Blackwell Gap Loop | 0.5 mi | 3.7 | USFS |
| Kimsey Creek Connector | 0.6 mi | 0.1 | USFS |
| Park Cr Ridge Connector | 0.8 mi | 0.2 | USFS |
| Anst - Nantahala Rd | 0.8 mi | 23.0 | USFS |
| Waslick Poplar | 1.2 mi | 0.6 | USFS |
| Little Indian | 1.3 mi | 1.2 | USFS |
| Hurricane Creek Loop | 1.9 mi | 3.8 | USFS |
+ 19 more named trails.
Mountain biking nearby
72.1 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 72.1 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | 0.1 mi | 3.3 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Park Creek | 0.1 mi | 4.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Kimsey Creek | 0.2 mi | 3.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Lower Trail Ridge | 0.3 mi | 2.5 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Long Branch | 0.4 mi | 1.9 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Blackwell Gap Loop | 0.5 mi | 3.7 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Park Cr Ridge Connector | 0.8 mi | 0.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Anst - Nantahala Rd | 0.8 mi | 23.0 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Waslick Poplar | 1.2 mi | 0.6 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Little Indian | 1.3 mi | 1.2 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Hurricane Creek Loop | 1.9 mi | 3.8 | Unrated | USFS | |
| Camp Shortcut | 1.9 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | USFS |
+ 15 more.
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Activities listed
Auto TouringBikingBoatingCampingClimbingDay Use AreaFire Lookouts/cabins OvernightFishingHikingHorse CampingHorseback RidingHuntingInterpretive ProgramsOff Highway VehiclePicnickingRecreational VehiclesSwimmingVisitor CenterWildlife Viewing
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Winding Stair Campground Private campground |
1.5 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 24 (64.2 mi) |
| Hurricane Creek Horse & Primitive Campground Private campground |
2.0 | NC | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 29 (84.7 mi) |
| Moore Creek Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
3.3 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 18 (57.8 mi) |
| Sassafras Gap OpenStreetMap listing |
5.5 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 21 (60.5 mi) |
| Wine Spring Campsite OpenStreetMap listing |
7.2 | NC | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 8 (50.9 mi) |
| Wine Springs Horse Camp OpenStreetMap listing |
8.2 | NC | $10 | — | — | — | — | ? | 13 (58.5 mi) |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby.