About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
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Fishing
Hiking
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (310)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a well-kept campground with friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who provide a welcoming experience. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby hiking trails and waterfalls. While some sites may experience road noise and bear activity, the overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, making it a popular choice for families and nature lovers.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a well-kept campground with friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who provide a welcoming experience. Guests appreciate the clean facilities, beautiful surroundings, and convenient access to nearby hiking trails and waterfalls. While some sites may experience road noise and bear activity, the overall atmosphere is quiet and relaxing, making it a popular choice for families and nature lovers.
Review Summary
Erin S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
We loved the wooded campsite. It was cool in July and we were able to access water for swimming nearby. The camp hosts were very kind and thorough. We did not see any bears, but heard they were around. I would stay here again for sure.
Laura E
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
This small campground is so peaceful and beautiful, spending the entire day at your campsite would be a great day. The trails at cliffside recreation area are quiet and underpopulated; it’s nice to hike in a beautiful forest away from throngs of people.
MARTIN K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
I was on a solo motorcycle trip, and I tent camped in site seven (007) for five nights in mid-June of 2024. I was very happy with my stay. The campground was not filled up, the restrooms and showers were cleaned every day, and the campground's hosts Mike and Melissa, were exceptional people. They were my neighbors across from me.
Most every day, I left on long motorcycle rides, so I can't speak to what it is like there during the day, but the nights were quiet. I was far enough from the main road where noise from traffic, which can be pretty busy during the day, but is nearly non-existent at night, was not that bad at all.
Two waterfalls are nearby, and the nice town of Highlands is just up the road a few miles to visit. One day, I took a break from motorcycling, and enjoyed Cliffside Lake Recreation Area that was connected to the campground by a short hiking trail.
I would very much like to return again.
MARTIN K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
I was on a solo motorcycle trip, and I tent camped in site seven (007) for five nights in mid-June of 2024. I was very happy with my stay. The campground was not filled up, the restrooms and showers were cleaned every day, and the campground's hosts Mike and Melissa, were exceptional people. They were my neighbors across from me.
Most every day, I left on long motorcycle rides, so I can't speak to what it is like there during the day, but the nights were quiet. I was far enough from the main road where noise from traffic, which can be pretty busy during the day, but is nearly non-existent at night, was not that bad at all.
Two waterfalls are nearby, and the nice town of Highlands is just up the road a few miles to visit. One day, I took a break from motorcycling, and enjoyed Cliffside Lake Recreation Area that was connected to the campground by a short hiking trail.
I would very much like to return again.
Laura E
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
This small campground is so peaceful and beautiful, spending the entire day at your campsite would be a great day. The trails at cliffside recreation area are quiet and underpopulated; it’s nice to hike in a beautiful forest away from throngs of people.
Heidi M
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Wonderful campground. Great location. Helpful, friendly hosts and clean showers/ bathrooms. Plan to return.
Andrew T
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Incredible location just 5 minutes from Highlands. Campsites were in good condition with most of them somewhat private. Facilities were clean. Plenty of hiking accessible straight from the campsite or a short drive away. We plan on coming back.
Andrew T
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Incredible location just 5 minutes from Highlands. Campsites were in good condition with most of them somewhat private. Facilities were clean. Plenty of hiking accessible straight from the campsite or a short drive away. We plan on coming back.
Heidi M
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Wonderful campground. Great location. Helpful, friendly hosts and clean showers/ bathrooms. Plan to return.
Sandy L
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Great hosts! Very clean bathrooms and showers but there are only 2 of each. Road noise in sites 20 and 21. Would definitely stay there again.
Location Van Hook Glade
Address:
14014 Highland Rd
Highlands, NC, 28741
United States
From Highlands, North Carolina, follow Highway 64 west approximately 4.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
The campground is accessible via Highway 64, which is approximately 4.5 miles from Highlands, North Carolina.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0772 / -83.2464
Elevation: 992 feet
Policies & Rules
General
- No hookups available
- Sharp curve inside campground loop may make maneuvering an RV difficult
- Campground hosts on-site
- Limit two vehicles and two tents maximum; some walk-in sites are limited to one vehicle
- Campfires can only be made in fire rings provided
- This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association
- Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina
- Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
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Last updated: June 4, 2026
