About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
Nearby Activities & Attractions
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
Richard S
VerifiedAugust 29, 2022 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Awesome Host, nice clean facilities.
Ricky L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Very secluded and woodsy. The campground was all that we expected from a state park. Everything was well-kept and restrooms clean. Will return again.
Ricky L
VerifiedAugust 18, 2022 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Very secluded and woodsy. The campground was all that we expected from a state park. Everything was well-kept and restrooms clean. Will return again.
Cristen F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Van Hook was well manicured with trails cut & bathrooms cleaned daily. Hosts were very friendly & helpful!
Cristen F
VerifiedAugust 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Van Hook was well manicured with trails cut & bathrooms cleaned daily. Hosts were very friendly & helpful!
Rachel G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
The staff is amazing. The bathrooms are really clean. This is a relaxing place to stay.
Rachel G
VerifiedAugust 2, 2022 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
The staff is amazing. The bathrooms are really clean. This is a relaxing place to stay.
Ann J
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Beautiful, quiet campground just 4.5 miles from Highlands, NC. Lots of waterfalls to see and some great hiking trails nearby. Sites 20 and 21 are pretty but so close to the road the highway sounds will make you a little nuts if you are in a tent. Clean bathroom and shower facilities. I totally recommend Van Hook Glade.
Ann J
VerifiedJuly 22, 2022 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Beautiful, quiet campground just 4.5 miles from Highlands, NC. Lots of waterfalls to see and some great hiking trails nearby. Sites 20 and 21 are pretty but so close to the road the highway sounds will make you a little nuts if you are in a tent. Clean bathroom and shower facilities. I totally recommend Van Hook Glade.
Robert C
VerifiedJuly 11, 2022 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: VAN
This is a rare gem among campgrounds. If you enjoy tent camping there are several excellent sites; if you enjoy popup or have a smaller travel trailer there are excellent sites for you, as well.
Most sites have abundant privacy and are well laid out and level. The bathhouse is well kept and maintained. The CG host is accommodating and approachable.
The location just a few miles below Highlands, NC is convenient to restaurants and groceries.
The approximate 3500ft elevation regulates the temps nicely in the Summer and makes for cool/cold mornings and evenings in the Spring & Fall. This area of the country gets high annual rainfall totals. Come prepared to deal with morning and late afternoon rainstorms in the warmer months.
There is no such thing as a perfect campground but Vanhook checks a lot boxes toward that achievement.
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
