Standing Indian Campground
Tate City, North Carolina · 3,399 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
Photos: USDA Volunteer
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,399 ft (1,036 m)3,399 ft1,036 m
Loops5
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- LOP116 sites16 standard · up to 50 ft
- LOP210 sites10 standard · up to 50 ft
- LOP314 sites14 standard · up to 50 ft
- LOP410 sites10 standard · up to 50 ft
- LOP528 sites28 standard · up to 50 ft
Other areas
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
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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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- 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
SeeSee all on the mapStanding Indian Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Tate City
Kimsey Creek Group Campground
Public Land · 0.4 mi · Tate City
Kimsey Creek Group Camp Site A
Campground · 0.5 mi · Tate City
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.3 mi
Moore Creek Camp
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 7.0 mi
Camp site
Tate City, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 7.2 mi
Wine Spring Campsite
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 10 mi
Camp site
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 12 mi
Camp site
Tate City, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 15 mi
Wilson Gap
Sky Valley, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
Location and contact
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