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
Matthew W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
We had a great time even though it rained for quite a bit of it. There were plenty of spaces to hang our hammocks and the scenery was amazing. The lakes and waterfalls around here are fun adventures to go on with the kids. Very quiet and everyone we did meet was friendly. We will definitely be back!
Ellen G
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
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!
Matthew W
VerifiedAugust 12, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
We had a great time even though it rained for quite a bit of it. There were plenty of spaces to hang our hammocks and the scenery was amazing. The lakes and waterfalls around here are fun adventures to go on with the kids. Very quiet and everyone we did meet was friendly. We will definitely be back!
KEVEN L
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Great staff, very quiet campground. Will be back!
KEVEN L
VerifiedAugust 4, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Great staff, very quiet campground. Will be back!
Cy Dickey
August 3, 2021
This is a wonderful smaller campground that is super close to a number of things to see: dry falls, bust your butt falls, bridal veil falls, Highlands, and Franklin. Right accross the street is some prime fly fishing on the Cullasaja river and there is also a lake adjacent to the campgrounds if you spin fish. The spots are HUGE and pretty spread out and private. There is a tight curve on the campground loop so it might be hard to maneuver a big rig, but if you get a spot closer to the entrance you should be fine. We would definitely come back to this place again!
Theodore W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Nice
Theodore W
VerifiedAugust 1, 2021 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Nice
Todd W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Very clean. Hosts were very friendly and helped provide insight into local activities. The proximity to Highlands and other local attractions made it a great weekend getaway.
Todd W
VerifiedJuly 19, 2021 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Very clean. Hosts were very friendly and helped provide insight into local activities. The proximity to Highlands and other local attractions made it a great weekend getaway.
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 13, 2026
