Kimsey Creek Group Campground
Area Status: Open
A pleasant setting for a group camp. It is bordered by the Nantahala River, a native trout stream, and numerous hiking trails to adjoining mountain peaks are present. Three group sites with a maximum of 25 people per site are available on a reservation basis only. Kimsey Creek Group Campground is a group area within Standing Indian Campground. Big and small game hunting occurs in the surrounding area.
Update 5/4/22: Kimsey Creek site A is closed
At a Glance
Reservations: | Sites are available by reservation only. Reservations are available by contacting the National Recreation Reservation System at 1-877-444-6777 or visit www.recreation.gov. Listed under Standing Indian Campground. |
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Fees: | $75 per group site with a minimum of 10 and maximum of 25 people per site. |
Open Season: | April 1 - November 30 |
Usage: | Light |
Closest Towns: | Franklin |
Water: | Drinking Water |
Restroom: | Vault |
Operated By: | MJK Enterprises Concessionaire. For more information contact Nantahala National Forest, Nantahala R |
General Information
Directions:From Franklin, take US 64W for 9 miles, turn left on old US 64 and follow signs to Standing Indian Campground. Kimsey Creek Camp must be accessed through Standing Indian Campground.
General Notes:
Nantahala Ranger District
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6441
Activities
Group Camping
Kimsey Creek Campground has three campsites limited to 25 people per site.No. of Sites | 3 |
Reservation Info | Reservations required. Contact the Nantahala Ranger District, 90 Sloan Road, Franklin, NC 28734. (828) 524-6442 |
Group Shelter | Group Picnic Shelter is available by reservation. Contact Standing Indian Campground from April 1 to November 30 at (828) -369-0442 |
Group Cooking Facilities | Fire ring with grill |
Fire Information | Fire rings available at each site. |
Hookups - Electric | None |
Sleeping Shelter | None |
Difficulty Level: | Easy |
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