Standing Indian Campground and Camping

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About the Campground

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.

Services & Amenities

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

Fees

Peak Season
May 01 2010 -
Nov 30 2010
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $14.00-$28.00
GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC $50.00
Peak Season
May 01 2011 -
Nov 30 2011
STANDARD NONELECTRIC $14.00-$28.00
GROUP STANDARD NONELECTRIC $50.00

Alerts and Important Information Due to Construction Standing Indian Campground will be closed from 10/01/09 - 05/01/10. Standing Indian campground will be underconstruction throughout the 2010 season. Restroom facilities may not be available in all loops due to the construction. VIsitors should expect interruptions in water and power services as construction continues. Please be prepaped to experience traffic congestion, uneven surfaced roads, heavy equipment and mcahinery, excess dust, and noise. Thank you for you cooperation and understanding. 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.

Campground Contact Information

Open From: Jun 18 2010 to Jun 14 2011
Reservation Phone: 877-444-6777
Campground Reservations: Standing Indian
Campground Phone: 828-524-6441
Customer Service Phone:888-445-1474
Backcountry Permits Phone: 877-550-6777

Asheville, NC
828-524-6441

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More About Standing Indian Campground

Standing Indian is a campground located in Asheville, North Carolina. This is a US Forest Service campground. All reservations can be made by calling 1-877-444-6777.

To find this campground check the map shown above, or enter -83.53194 latitude, and -83.53194 longitude into your GPS device.

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