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Water spigot and trash receptacles
Public LandU.S. Forest ServicePets allowedBig rigs OK

Standing Indian Campground

Tate City, North Carolina · 3,399 ftIn National Forests in North Carolina

Photos: USDA Volunteer

At a glance

5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026

Price per night
$26–$52recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
Sites
81From recreation.gov's site list · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
3,399 ft1,036 m
Season
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Cell signal
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Loops5

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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.

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About

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. Standing Indian is located within a 20-minute drive of Franklin, North Carolina.Recreation

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.

From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

Cell service at Standing Indian Campground: FCC map Dec 2025

Weather

National Weather Service

  • WedSunny75°56°
  • ThuSunny, 3% chance of rain74°55°
  • FriSunny, 2% chance of rain69°36°
  • SatSunny57°34°
  • SunSunny55°37°

Nearby camping

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

35.07861, -83.53194
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Tate City
Park
National Forests in North Carolina

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