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Campsite #38 at Standing Indian Campground, NC
$26
Campsite #38
| 5 people | |
| 50 ft | Back-In |
| 2 | fair |
4/1
Campsite #38 Features: Back-In parking, RV Site, Tent Site, Trailer Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (13)
5.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 46% |
| 4 star | | 38% |
| 3 star | | 15% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@johnc3063297 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025 at Campsite #38
Its a nice camp ground. the camp host was very nice
No Service
@HenryC8119755 · Camped on Apr 21, 2025 at Campsite #38
Peaceful before holidays and school's out
No Service
@KeriDA5BA1D62E · Camped on Apr 13, 2025 at Campsite #38
Amazing campground. Hosts were all very helpful. The site (Loop 3, site 38) was great. Very peaceful. Will absolutely be back.
No Service
@CindiE90C4A7F5 · Camped on Aug 13, 2023 at Campsite #38
During our 12 day stay the end of August, there were daily encounters with bear by campers. They were not afraid of people and wandered into campsites while folks were present, broke into host outdoor refrigerators 3 times, and ransacked another hosts outdoor tent kitchen. Their presence was noted daily as they wandered throughout the campground. Our dog fortunately barked and startled it away from our site both times it tried to visit. I pray something is done to run these bears back into the hills before someone is hurt.
No Service
@RussellF444988 · Camped on Apr 22, 2023 at Campsite #38
Great campground!! Clean, tranquil, quiet, clean bathrooms, friendly camp staff, many trails, convenient to AT and Franklin. All the sites are nice.
@LivijaB4049497 · Camped on Apr 5, 2023 at Campsite #38
We really enjoyed Standing Indian Campground. The staff were courteous, friendly, and very helpful.
However, the Recreation.gov system 1. is not easy to use, 2. does not include all the necessary information (e.g. we did not know Loop #5 would not open until May 15 until we arrived), and 3. is very impersonal -- camping is a very personal experience and it should begin that way too.
However, the Recreation.gov system 1. is not easy to use, 2. does not include all the necessary information (e.g. we did not know Loop #5 would not open until May 15 until we arrived), and 3. is very impersonal -- camping is a very personal experience and it should begin that way too.
No Service
@GaryA7190292 · Camped on Jul 24, 2022 at Campsite #38
Miss Judy, and her crew of 3 ladies and 1 other gentleman, are so friendly and keep a top notch camp ground. The sites are well kept, not right on top of each other, and the bathrooms/showers are very clean. This campground is very family friendly, and gives opportunity for local folks to get away, but yet not be too far from home. Selfishly, we would hate for too many people to have the knowledge of this wonderful get away.
Good
@JackieT200 · Camped on Jul 9, 2021 at Campsite #38
Very clean restrooms/bath houses. Grounds were kept clean and we saw campground host walking and driving in their golf carts throughout the day and evenings.
@DentonA193 · Camped on Jul 5, 2021 at Campsite #38
I have mentioned this several times to the people who work for Nantahala Forest Service and I have spoken to other campers who say the same thing: the campsites are very poorly maintained. We have camped there for several years and there has not been any pea gravel added to the sites, which makes them muddy when it rains. There is enough money that goes through that campground every year to be better maintained than that! Apparently, from what I hear from the camp hosts, that all the money is being used for the Nantahala Outdoor Center. I ask you: how fair is that? Money that could be used to maintain one place being spent on something else? I wish somebody would go take a look at those campsites to see for themselves just how bad they look. And the grills at the sites are bent as if something heavy has been dropped on them. I called the Nantahala Forest Service last week when I got home but no one has returned my call. As many people that have called them, they probably know why I called! Please check into this and light a fire under the right people to get this taken care of. Thank you, Lorna Ashe
No Service
@ErnestNC544 · Camped on Oct 23, 2020 at Campsite #38
We enjoyed our first visit to Standing Indian. The campground was scenic and well maintained. Our site, #38, was large and shady. Our camp hosts kept the showers and restrooms sparkling clean. We look forward to our next visit.
@JamesE8517315 · Camped on Oct 21, 2020 at Campsite #38
Good place too chill
@MichaelQ190574 · Camped on Jul 2, 2020 at Campsite #38
Standing Indian is our favorite campground! The camp hosts are wonderful and always helpful! We stay numerous times a year, and feel like its our home away from home. The reason for the good rating versus an excellent one is due to the lack of gravel in the campsites. Of course we know that when we go camping its going to rain sometimes, and no one has control over that., but some good gravel covering the sites would sure help. It rained off and on everyday the last week we were there, and our campsite had literally no gravel. Needless to say it took us days to clean up the mud from our camper , chairs, screen house, etc. after we returned home. That does not make for a happy camper ! I know that numerous campers have complained about the lack of gravel for years, but it hasnt changed anything. Some sites have fair gravel coverage, while others have little to none. We are more familiar with loop 3 since that is where we like to stay. So...... our advise is be prepared for a muddy mess if you get rain, and thats no fun!
No Service
@DentonA92A6ED2 · Camped on Aug 5, 2019 at Campsite #38
We enjoyed hiking the local trails and just hanging out at the campsite!
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