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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
steve b
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Very nice campground, the bathhouse is very clean!
steve b
VerifiedOctober 30, 2020 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Very nice campground, the bathhouse is very clean!
philip r
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Restrooms and shower facilities were top notch.
Camp ground host was friendly and excellent.
Overall experience was great. Will definitely consider Van Hook Glade for future camping.
philip r
VerifiedOctober 28, 2020 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Restrooms and shower facilities were top notch.
Camp ground host was friendly and excellent.
Overall experience was great. Will definitely consider Van Hook Glade for future camping.
Hannah R
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
My dad and I loved Van Hook Glade! It was so well-maintained and pretty. The campsites aren't too far apart, but the way they are set up you have plenty of privacy. Marla, the camp host, was so kind and helpful - we enjoyed talking with her. Definitely check out Cliffside just down the road from Van Hook. There are so many great sites nearby as well - Cashiers Farmers Market, High Falls, Rainbow Falls/Turtleback Falls, Silver Run Falls, Dry Falls...endless activities! I'd love to come back in the summer next year and definitely recommend staying here.
Hannah R
VerifiedOctober 23, 2020 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
My dad and I loved Van Hook Glade! It was so well-maintained and pretty. The campsites aren't too far apart, but the way they are set up you have plenty of privacy. Marla, the camp host, was so kind and helpful - we enjoyed talking with her. Definitely check out Cliffside just down the road from Van Hook. There are so many great sites nearby as well - Cashiers Farmers Market, High Falls, Rainbow Falls/Turtleback Falls, Silver Run Falls, Dry Falls...endless activities! I'd love to come back in the summer next year and definitely recommend staying here.
Kay D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Campground was very clean and well-maintained. Restroom facility was very well-cleaned. Our campsite was along a small stream which provided the soothing sound of rushing water. The camp host was excellent, very helpful and nice. Our cell-phone service is Consumer Cellular and we did not have service. A short drive to a town in either direction provided coverage. Looking forward to our next visit.
Andrew L
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
The host was amazing and very nice. The facilities were immaculate for a campground. The campsites were also very private and well maintained and the nearby cliffside park was beautiful. The only downside is that all the cool trails are about a 10-20 min drive if that's not an issue. We will be back!
Kay D
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Campground was very clean and well-maintained. Restroom facility was very well-cleaned. Our campsite was along a small stream which provided the soothing sound of rushing water. The camp host was excellent, very helpful and nice. Our cell-phone service is Consumer Cellular and we did not have service. A short drive to a town in either direction provided coverage. Looking forward to our next visit.
Andrew L
VerifiedOctober 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
The host was amazing and very nice. The facilities were immaculate for a campground. The campsites were also very private and well maintained and the nearby cliffside park was beautiful. The only downside is that all the cool trails are about a 10-20 min drive if that's not an issue. We will be back!
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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