Standing Indian Campground

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

RV, Tent

Sites

78 campsites

Fee

From $40 per night (confirm with the operator)

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-524-6441

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Standing Indian Campground, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.9 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 0.9 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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• Bartram TrailHike · 102.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.0 mi from camp

  A hiking trail which follows the approximate route of 18th-century naturalist William Bartram’s southern journey from March 1773 to January 1777. OpenStreetMap

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• Bartram TrailHike · 102.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 7.0 mi from camp

  A hiking trail which follows the approximate route of 18th-century naturalist William Bartram’s southern journey from March 1773 to January 1777. OpenStreetMap

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• Deep Gap Branch #377Hike · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Rufus Morgan TrailHike · 0.9 mi long · 4.5 mi from camp

  A loop trail maintained by United States Forest Service.

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Scenic sights

• New FallsWaterfall · 3.7 mi from campShow on map
• Mooney FallsWaterfall · 4.0 mi from campShow on map
• Steeltrap KnobPeak · 3,990 ft · 6.9 mi from campShow on map
• Diggins KnobPeak · 3,632 ft · 7.0 mi from campShow on map
• Wayah Bald Fire TowerViewpoint · 7.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Sapphire Valley Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 26.9 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Recreation.gov.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.