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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
Harold G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
My favorites place in the mountains. Cradle of the Forest does an excellent job of maintaining and managing the campground. Their hard work and dedication is commendable. Thanks to all of you.
Heather M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Very nice, wooded and private sites, near interesting town, fairly quiet.
Sherry B
January 16, 2020
It went very well for our annual family reunion, they supplied plenty of trash bags.
Mark E
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
great clean campsites that don't feel like they're on top of each other. plenty of firewood lying around, but also nice to have a larger log purchase option on site
John J
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Too noisy. The road was noisy and some of the other campers. No one was enforcing the quiet times. It is a beautiful spot, but I would not return because of the noise.
John J
VerifiedJanuary 17, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Too noisy. The road was noisy and some of the other campers. No one was enforcing the quiet times. It is a beautiful spot, but I would not return because of the noise.
Cynthia M
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Great campground ⛺️ !
belinda l
January 21, 2020
The large picnic area at Cliffside (next to Vanhook campground) is a great place for large groups to meet. We try to use it every year for our annuak family gathering after decoration at a small cemetery near there.
Brenda T
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
bathrooms very nice and clean. no trash around the campsite and the host was very helpful.
Cynthia M
VerifiedJanuary 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Great campground ⛺️ !
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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