About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
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2026 Season availability
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Reviews (154)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a charming campground known for its beautiful, secluded sites and friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who ensure the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Many guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, some reviews note issues with road noise and a few campsite specifics that may detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a charming campground known for its beautiful, secluded sites and friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who ensure the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Many guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, some reviews note issues with road noise and a few campsite specifics that may detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Marie Roberts
August 16, 2025
Super clean and small campground perfect for kids. Has a smooth loop for bike riding, lots of giants snails and swimming close by. Mark went above and beyond as a camp host! Emily too when we were swimming at Cliffside :)
Jeremy T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Clean fairly private campsites, that are easy to access. Very close to Highlands and the Culasaja river
Kaelin R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Beautiful campground with an isolated feel. Well kept bathrooms and sites were clean. The campground host was friendly. We will be back!
Lolita N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
We had a blast one night camping at VHG. The restroom was clean. We stayed at site #13, [with a] small creek behind our tent. The host was very helpful and nice. There's a trail that goes to Cliffside Lake. The camp [was] very quiet. We will be back and plan to stay more nights next time.
Evelynn D
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
We've been returning to Van Hook for 50+ years, and it remains as special and beautiful as always! Super Camp Hosts made this year's visit extra special! They were welcoming, hospitable, and kept bathrooms & showers clean too ! Much appreciated!!
Rachael D
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Wonderful campground, even more wonderful camp hosts! The bathrooms were always clean, great access to the river, spacious campsites. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this beautiful place.
Emily K
VerifiedJune 16, 2025 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Quiet campground. Clean bathrooms. Friendly host. Close to several waterfalls.
Dustin J
VerifiedJune 8, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Private and convenient sites. Large tent pads (site 13 was 18+ft x 14+ft). Mark, the camp host, was awesome. Came by and checked us in, and kept the facilities in great shape throughout our stay. Great campground!
Cherie Mascis
June 4, 2025
Small, beautiful, quiet campground near Highlands, NC. Not for large trailers or RVs. There's a tight loop at the end of the campground that was difficult to get around with my small truck and 17ft trailer. There are older, but clean restrooms and showers and potable water spigots, but no water or power at individual sites. There are several hiking trails and waterfalls nearby and a small but picturesque lake next door!
Gary h
VerifiedMay 30, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Clean, nice hiking trails
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0772 / -83.2464
Elevation: 992 feet
Policies & Rules
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No hookups available |
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Sharp curve inside campground loop may make maneuvering an RV difficult |
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Campground hosts on-site |
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Limit two vehicles and two tents maximum; some walk-in sites are limited to one vehicle |
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Campfires can only be made in fire rings provided |
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This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association |
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Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina |
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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. |
