About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
Seasonal information
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
Harold G
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
My favorites place in the mountains. Cradle of the Forest does an excellent job of maintaining and managing the campground. Their hard work and dedication is commendable. Thanks to all of you.
Heather M
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Very nice, wooded and private sites, near interesting town, fairly quiet.
Sherry B
January 16, 2020
It went very well for our annual family reunion, they supplied plenty of trash bags.
Mark E
VerifiedJanuary 16, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
great clean campsites that don't feel like they're on top of each other. plenty of firewood lying around, but also nice to have a larger log purchase option on site
Donna M
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
We love Van Hook Glade, it is in a beautiful national forest and close to a cute little town. Thanks!
Donna M
VerifiedJanuary 14, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
We love Van Hook Glade, it is in a beautiful national forest and close to a cute little town. Thanks!
Heather C
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
Clean and wonderful campsite with tons of gorgeous hiking nearby. Only complaint was that the campground host played music too loud, too often, when we just want to hear the sounds of the forest.
Heather C
VerifiedJanuary 13, 2020 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
Clean and wonderful campsite with tons of gorgeous hiking nearby. Only complaint was that the campground host played music too loud, too often, when we just want to hear the sounds of the forest.
Pamela M
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean restrooms and campsites.
Pamela M
VerifiedDecember 19, 2019 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Very friendly and helpful staff. Clean restrooms and campsites.
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 4, 2026
