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Standing Indian Campground
7 mi north of Tate City, GA · No signal at camp
About Standing Indian Campground
Standing Indian Campground is a camper's delight, whether you're camping in an RV or in a tent. The campground is surrounded by 5,000-foot peaks and crossed by several natural trout streams. It is the focal point of numerous hiking trails and has easy access to the [Appalachain Trail](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48808). The campground can be a pleasant stopover on your trip or a place to spend several days to explore this scenic and historic section of the [Nantahala National Forest](http://www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/nfsnc/recarea/?recid=48634). All this within a scenic, 20-minute drive to Frankliln, N.C. The campground has 5 loops with sites available first come, first serve or by reservation. Fire ring grills, lantern posts, and picnic tables are provided at each site, with close proximity to drinking water, flush toilets and showers. A group camping area, [Kimsey…
- Fees: Single Site: $20 per night, Double Site: $40 per night Double sites are: 10/11, 17/18, 36/37, 44/45, 55/56, and 62/63
- Season: April 1 – October 30
- Managed by: USFS - National Forests in North Carolina
- Where: 7 mi north of Tate City, GA · 35.07734, -83.52966
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Mar.
Fly over it in 3D, check today's weather and fire news, plan the drive and print a trip plan.
Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Park Ridge | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 3.5 mi |
| Lower Trail Ridge | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.3 mi |
| Kimsey Creek | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 3.8 mi |
| Park Creek | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Long Branch | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 1.9 mi |
| Blackwell Gap Loop | Horse | 0.3 mi | 3.9 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way is clear overhead but fades toward town glow.
Class 4 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 23 mi
Propane: 24 mi