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Reviews (346)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and a beautiful natural setting, offering privacy and access to nearby hiking trails and waterfalls. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and appreciated the cleanliness of the bathrooms and campsites. However, some reported road noise and the absence of electrical outlets at campsites as potential drawbacks. Overall, it is highly recommended for a serene camping experience close to the charming town of Highlands.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a well-maintained campground with clean facilities, friendly hosts, and a beautiful natural setting, offering privacy and access to nearby hiking trails and waterfalls. Many visitors enjoyed the peaceful atmosphere and appreciated the cleanliness of the bathrooms and campsites. However, some reported road noise and the absence of electrical outlets at campsites as potential drawbacks. Overall, it is highly recommended for a serene camping experience close to the charming town of Highlands.
Review Summary
Laura B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
This place is amazing! The camp host is great, its a quiet campground and you can't beat the weather or hiking. There is no internet access with AT&T or GPS for awhile so plan out your hikes or whatever you want to do and download maps.
Laura B
VerifiedJuly 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
This place is amazing! The camp host is great, its a quiet campground and you can't beat the weather or hiking. There is no internet access with AT&T or GPS for awhile so plan out your hikes or whatever you want to do and download maps.
Todd W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Very clean. Hosts were very friendly and helped provide insight into local activities. The proximity to Highlands and other local attractions made it a great weekend getaway.
Todd W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Very clean. Hosts were very friendly and helped provide insight into local activities. The proximity to Highlands and other local attractions made it a great weekend getaway.
Theodore W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Nice
Theodore W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Nice
KEVEN L
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Great staff, very quiet campground. Will be back!
KEVEN L
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Great staff, very quiet campground. Will be back!
Ellen G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Our tent-only site 12 was right across from the water spigot and (clean) bathroom, yet the short flight of stairs down the hill made it very private. The foliage was thick and the tent sites were spaced very far apart and while we had neighbors we couldn't even see their fire. There was only enough space for a single vehicle at this site. Absolutely no cell service at the campground, but a short 0.3 mi hike towards Cliffside Lake gave us one Verizon bar, enough to check texts. The Lake is more of a pond and felt very over-fished but was beautiful none-the-less. We enjoyed daily hikes out from the campsite and appreciated not having to drive anywhere. Hosts were friendly and informative. Very dog friendly atmosphere as well. We would absolutely come back!
Matthew W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
We had a great time even though it rained for quite a bit of it. There were plenty of spaces to hang our hammocks and the scenery was amazing. The lakes and waterfalls around here are fun adventures to go on with the kids. Very quiet and everyone we did meet was friendly. We will definitely be back!
Location & Directions for Van Hook Glade
14014 Highland Rd, Highlands, NC 28741 United States
Elevation: 992 ft
Getting There
From Highlands, North Carolina, follow Highway 64 west approximately 4.5 mi. The campground entrance is on the right.
Highway access
The campground is accessible via Highway 64, which is approximately 4.5 miles from Highlands, North Carolina.
Nearby National Park
Deep Creek Entrance
Approximate driving time: 1 hr (60 min)
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: October 20, 2026
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