About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (154)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a charming campground known for its beautiful, secluded sites and friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who ensure the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Many guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, some reviews note issues with road noise and a few campsite specifics that may detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a charming campground known for its beautiful, secluded sites and friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who ensure the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Many guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, some reviews note issues with road noise and a few campsite specifics that may detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Andy B
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Another great weekend at Van Hook Glade.
Jeff P
VerifiedOctober 14, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
We enjoyed very much. Will come next year.
Rebecca H
VerifiedOctober 12, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
This is one of our favorite campgrounds! Most sites are very secluded, and the entire campground is usually quiet. The trail up to Cliffside Lake Recreation Area is convenient, too.
Christina F
VerifiedOctober 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
Camp hosts were great and so were the hot showers!
John K
VerifiedOctober 6, 2025 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
The site I stayed on was the only one not to receive new gravel on the tent pad, so it did not drain properly during rain. Some of the campsites are not ideal, so be sure to check the descriptions and photos. Be aware that my campsite was raided by a bear early one morning while I was sleeping. Take proper precautions and don't have any food outside or in your tent. Just because it's close to town, that doesn't mean there are no bears.
Michael W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
This is a great base location for exploring the Highlands area which is filled with waterfalls and awesome hiking trails. Mark, the friendly campground host was very helpful and kept the grounds and facilities clean.
Megan M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
We had a great time here, and the camp host Mark was super helpful. It’s a beautiful place and we’re looking forward to coming back sometime.
Betty H
September 3, 2025
Every
Thing was fine but there was not the usual trashcan near the shelter so we had to carry our trash a ways. It would have been helpful to have that.
Robert J
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Quiet, relaxing spot. Nothing fancy, but lovely for relaxing.
Steve A
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
- Our campsite was big, and easy to get into. It was very close to the road, so there was a lot of road noise.
- The camp host was outstanding, and very friendly. Kept the campground in good shape.
- The trails were ok, but the provided trail map was difficult to make sense of.
- Close to several excellent waterfalls.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0772 / -83.2464
Elevation: 992 feet
Policies & Rules
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No hookups available |
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Sharp curve inside campground loop may make maneuvering an RV difficult |
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Campground hosts on-site |
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Limit two vehicles and two tents maximum; some walk-in sites are limited to one vehicle |
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Campfires can only be made in fire rings provided |
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This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association |
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Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina |
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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. |
