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2026 Season availability
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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
nickolas s
VerifiedOctober 14, 2021 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
loved it even tho it rained the whole time we were there we loved everything about it
Jana I
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Lovely, small campground with lots of shade and privacy vegetation. I was very supervised by the flush toilets and showers. Lots of neat things to see in the area.
Jana I
VerifiedSeptember 29, 2021 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Lovely, small campground with lots of shade and privacy vegetation. I was very supervised by the flush toilets and showers. Lots of neat things to see in the area.
Junior B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: VAN
Great campground! Close to plenty of activities including Dry Falls and free entrance to beautiful Cliffside Lake. Highlands and Franklin are not far away either in case there is a need for groceries. Only downside to this campground is car noise from time to time, but it’s not bad. The bathrooms and the size of sites are awesome. Site 01 is super private and near a small creek. Great location.
Junior B
VerifiedSeptember 9, 2021 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: VAN
Great campground! Close to plenty of activities including Dry Falls and free entrance to beautiful Cliffside Lake. Highlands and Franklin are not far away either in case there is a need for groceries. Only downside to this campground is car noise from time to time, but it’s not bad. The bathrooms and the size of sites are awesome. Site 01 is super private and near a small creek. Great location.
Lynn G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
It's a real nice, small, quiet campground. I'd go back.
Lynn G
VerifiedSeptember 8, 2021 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
It's a real nice, small, quiet campground. I'd go back.
Robert B
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
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
VerifiedSeptember 7, 2021 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
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
VerifiedAugust 31, 2021 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
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.
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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