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10 total sitesAbout Van Hook Glade
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Fishing
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2026 Season availability
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- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
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- Parking
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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
Kelsey M
VerifiedOctober 30, 2022 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Excellent place to camp! Clean bathrooms! Close to hiking trails! Very wooded area!
Michael G
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Can hear the road traffic and the host blows leaves off the roads early in the morning. Ugh
Otherwise nice campground
Clean restrooms. Nice hike to the lake
Shelley H
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Van Hook Glade is a small jewel of a campground. Secluded, wooded, within walking distance of some nice hikes and easy driving distance to Highlands and Cashiers and other hikes. Hosts were very helpful. Bathrooms and (hot) showers are well-lit, warm and clean.
Michael G
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Can hear the road traffic and the host blows leaves off the roads early in the morning. Ugh
Otherwise nice campground
Clean restrooms. Nice hike to the lake
Shelley H
VerifiedNovember 4, 2022 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Van Hook Glade is a small jewel of a campground. Secluded, wooded, within walking distance of some nice hikes and easy driving distance to Highlands and Cashiers and other hikes. Hosts were very helpful. Bathrooms and (hot) showers are well-lit, warm and clean.
Roger M
VerifiedApril 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Poor Restroom Access
Roger M
VerifiedApril 19, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Poor Restroom Access
Joseph C
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Very nice campground, which wasn’t crowded at all. The only problem is that there are no hook ups and not even a dump station.
Joseph C
VerifiedMay 8, 2023 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Very nice campground, which wasn’t crowded at all. The only problem is that there are no hook ups and not even a dump station.
Kristie D
VerifiedMay 14, 2023 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Beautiful spot with very clean facilities! We will 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