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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
Matthew P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
The site was very nice and the on-site staff were helpful! The lake is maybe a mile-and-a-half away and was full of trout and panfish. However, there are few useful fishing spots (maybe 5-6) around the entire lake, that being said the view was awesome and we enjoyed catching a few fat panfish! Between the campground and Highlands there is a waterfall just off the left side of highway 64 that is usually fairly crowded but nice. Dry Falls on the right is hard to get into due to the high volume of traffic and we were not able to visit. If one does need some supplies Highlands is a short windy drive away but be aware that the traffic from Dry Falls backs the road up after 8-9 am heading towards Highlands. Highlands is a quant little town and we enjoyed visiting the many stores.
The only drawbacks were that we were close to the highway and the sites are pretty close together. Other than that the bathrooms were very well maintained having no less than to cleanings a day. We loved our visit and do recommend!
Matthew P
VerifiedAugust 25, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
The site was very nice and the on-site staff were helpful! The lake is maybe a mile-and-a-half away and was full of trout and panfish. However, there are few useful fishing spots (maybe 5-6) around the entire lake, that being said the view was awesome and we enjoyed catching a few fat panfish! Between the campground and Highlands there is a waterfall just off the left side of highway 64 that is usually fairly crowded but nice. Dry Falls on the right is hard to get into due to the high volume of traffic and we were not able to visit. If one does need some supplies Highlands is a short windy drive away but be aware that the traffic from Dry Falls backs the road up after 8-9 am heading towards Highlands. Highlands is a quant little town and we enjoyed visiting the many stores.
The only drawbacks were that we were close to the highway and the sites are pretty close together. Other than that the bathrooms were very well maintained having no less than to cleanings a day. We loved our visit and do recommend!
David G
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
The campground is very well maintained. The current campground managers are very nice and helpful. They even gave us a firestarter log when they saw we were having trouble! You should know you can occasionally hear cars pass by on the nearby road, but it is not frequent or too loud. Would stay here again!
David G
VerifiedAugust 24, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
The campground is very well maintained. The current campground managers are very nice and helpful. They even gave us a firestarter log when they saw we were having trouble! You should know you can occasionally hear cars pass by on the nearby road, but it is not frequent or too loud. Would stay here again!
Elisabetta T
August 23, 2020
Beautiful fun camping area with so much to see and do. Very helpful staff. Clean bathrooms.
We will definitely be coming back and telling our friends about this place.
Elisabetta T
August 23, 2020
Beautiful fun camping area with so much to see and do. Very helpful staff. Clean bathrooms.
We will definitely be coming back and telling our friends about this place.
Hank E
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
The camp host were exceptional and the campsite quite nice. The restrooms and showers were very clean. I stayed in campsite 14 which was nice and quiet and level. A small stream was nearby which provided some comforting sounds at night. I would definitely stay there again.
It is also nice the the campgrounds are close to Highlands and other nice attractions.
Hank E
VerifiedAugust 21, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
The camp host were exceptional and the campsite quite nice. The restrooms and showers were very clean. I stayed in campsite 14 which was nice and quiet and level. A small stream was nearby which provided some comforting sounds at night. I would definitely stay there again.
It is also nice the the campgrounds are close to Highlands and other nice attractions.
Chris K
VerifiedAugust 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Woodsy, secluded campground with easy access to a nearby lake. Clean facilities, friendly service.
Chad T
VerifiedAugust 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
Campsite 8 was clean and as described. It was very close to the neighboring campsite and across the street from the site host, who was very nice and accommodating (Thanks Andy!). Recommended for nearby hiking and fishing. Camp is about 1 hour from Nantahala kayak put in.
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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