Walk many popular hiking trails,including
several that connect to Appalachian
Trail. The campground, loaded with Rhododendrons, is bisected
by the Nantahala River and Kimsey Creek. There are five loops. Sites
1 through 54 are located on open flats with paved aprons and wide
interior road. Sites 55 through 84 are along a hillside, nestled
among Rhododendrons and hemlocks, with a steep gravel access road.
The campground is situated in what is considered one of the best
hiking destinations in the southwest mountains. It is one of the
few places where one can actually take a loop hike, a part of which
is the Appalachian Trail.
Elevation |
3,160 Ft. |
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Seasons: |
Open Seasonal: Yes, Open April
1 through December 1 for camping
day-use area open April 3-Nov.30. $2/car.
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Reservations: |
No |
Rate: |
$14 per day |
Maximum Stay Permitted: |
30 days |
Campground
site configuration: |
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No. RV Sites: |
0 |
No. Tent Sites: |
16 |
No.Combined Sites
(Tent or RV) |
65 |
Total Sites: |
81 |
Tent Pads: |
Yes |
Group Tent Sites: |
Yes |
Open Sites: |
Yes |
Wooded Sites: |
Yes |
No.Tables on Sites: |
81 |
No. Grilles on Sites: |
81 |
RV Information: |
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Hookups: |
None |
Group RV Sites: |
Yes |
No RV Pull Throughs: |
4 |
Waste Station: |
Yes |
Largest Parking Apron Size: |
10.5' X 62.5' |
Comments: |
Parking aprons are paved and gravel. Sites 55 through 84 are not
recommended for motor homes and trailers. |
Bath and shower Facilities: |
|
Vaults: |
No |
Flush Toilets: |
Yes |
Hot Showers: |
Yes |
Other Facilities: |
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Playground: |
No |
Public Phone: |
Yes |
No. Water Spigots (non-site): |
20 |
No. Threaded Spigots: |
5 |
Wheelchair Friendly Toilets: |
No |
Water Sports: |
Attractions & Considerations No: Wading is possible in Kimsey Creek. |
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Hiking: |
Lower Ridge Trail
Kimsey Trail
Park Creek Trail
Park Ridge Trail
Long Branch - 24.2 miles
Blackwell Gap Loop
One or more connect to Appalachian Trail |
Fishing: |
Rainbow and Brown Trout - Native Brook Trout
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Directions: |
In Franklin, NC, at the intersection
of of US Rts. 23/441/64, take US Rt. 64 west for 12 miles to Wallace
Gap/Standing Indian campground sign (Old Murphy Rd. Old 64). Turn
left onto Old Murphy Rd. and go 1.9 miles to Standing Indian campground
sign (Forest Rt. 67). Turn right onto Rt. 67 and go 1.8 miles to "Y"
intersection. Bear right into campground.
From Hayesville, NC, take
US Rt. 64 east towards Franklin head over the pass to Wallace Gap/Standing
Indian campground sign (Old Murphy Rd.). Turn left onto Old Murphy
Rd. and go 1.9 miles to Standing Indian campground sign (Forest Rt.
67). Turn right onto Rt. 67 and go 1.8 miles to "Y"
intersection. Turn right into campground. |
Fees: |
$14 per day |
Closest town: |
Franklin and Hayesville
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Reservations: |
For Kimsey Creek Group Camp, call
the Wayah Ranger Station for Reservations 3 sites for groups up to 25
people. Open 4/1-12/1. |
Ranger District: |
Wayah Ranger District
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
828-524-6441
(Turn at sign on U.S. 64, west of Franklin) |
