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Van Hook Glade

Van Hook Glade Campground
Van Hook Glade Bathroom
Van Hook Glade Campground 2
Van Hook Glade Waterfall 2
Van Hook Glade Waterfall

About Van Hook Glade

Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is in close proximity to hiking trails, scenic views, waterfalls and a nearby lake.

Number of accommodations: 10

Nearby Activities & Attractions

Fishing

Hiking

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

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Currently open - Apr 1 to Oct 30

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

10 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 001, Loop: VAN
No Hookups
Price not available
007, Loop: VAN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
008, Loop: VAN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
012, Loop: VAN
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 013, Loop: VAN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 014, Loop: VAN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 015, Loop: VAN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 016, Loop: VAN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 019, Loop: VAN
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 020, Loop: VAN
No Hookups
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.7
310 reviews
5
78.4%
243
4
14.5%
45
3
3.9%
12
2
1.9%
6
1
1.3%
4

Lynn G

Verified

September 8, 2021 Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN

5

It's a real nice, small, quiet campground. I'd go back.

Robert B

Verified

September 7, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN

5

A great feature of Vanhook Glade is it's proximity to the Cliffside Rec Area which ordinarily charges but is free to campers. That area has a beautiful lake and trails including one to a lightly visited beautiful waterfall. I walked the dog each morning up to this area, an easy half hour, and the additional trails would accommodate any ambition level. For those interested in a picnic or BBQ there were great facilities around the Cliffside Rec Area Lake. The scenic Bridal Veil and Dry Falls waterfalls are nearby and many trails in the Highlands area are within easy commute.

Robert B

Verified

September 7, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN

5

A great feature of Vanhook Glade is it's proximity to the Cliffside Rec Area which ordinarily charges but is free to campers. That area has a beautiful lake and trails including one to a lightly visited beautiful waterfall. I walked the dog each morning up to this area, an easy half hour, and the additional trails would accommodate any ambition level. For those interested in a picnic or BBQ there were great facilities around the Cliffside Rec Area Lake. The scenic Bridal Veil and Dry Falls waterfalls are nearby and many trails in the Highlands area are within easy commute.

Karen D

Verified

August 31, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN

3

The good - beautiful and small campground. Camped here at least 5 times.

The bad - be prepared for rain even if it’s sunny. Always rains here. My small blind dog was attacked here by a fellow camper’s dog that escaped its harness and came into our campsite - was literally hunting my dog. Scary moment. Hosts were nowhere to be found during/after attack. Luckily my dog was OK.

Karen D

Verified

August 31, 2021 Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN

3

The good - beautiful and small campground. Camped here at least 5 times.

The bad - be prepared for rain even if it’s sunny. Always rains here. My small blind dog was attacked here by a fellow camper’s dog that escaped its harness and came into our campsite - was literally hunting my dog. Scary moment. Hosts were nowhere to be found during/after attack. Luckily my dog was OK.

Robert A

Verified

August 19, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN

5

We have camped here for years. I have always loved it. It's close to the waterfalls, hiking trails and fishing. Highlands is nearby. The camp host were awesome. Very nice and helpful. The rest rooms were kept clean. I highly recommend camping here.

Robert A

Verified

August 19, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN

5

We have camped here for years. I have always loved it. It's close to the waterfalls, hiking trails and fishing. Highlands is nearby. The camp host were awesome. Very nice and helpful. The rest rooms were kept clean. I highly recommend camping here.

Diane G

Verified

August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN

4

Campsite #19 was very nice. Water spigot very close; walk to bath house not bad. Enjoyed hiking over to Cliffside Lake area and seeing nearby waterfalls. Only negative: the firewood we purchased on site was green and very hard to burn. Since you shouldn’t transport your own firewood, they really should have dry wood available to purchase. Would definitely go there again.

Diane G

Verified

August 13, 2021 Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN

4

Campsite #19 was very nice. Water spigot very close; walk to bath house not bad. Enjoyed hiking over to Cliffside Lake area and seeing nearby waterfalls. Only negative: the firewood we purchased on site was green and very hard to burn. Since you shouldn’t transport your own firewood, they really should have dry wood available to purchase. Would definitely go there again.

Ellen G

Verified

August 12, 2021 Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN

5

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 mile 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!

Location Van Hook Glade

Address:
14014 Highland Rd
Highlands, NC, 28741
United States

Highway access

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 13, 2026

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