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10 total sitesAbout Van Hook Glade
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Fishing
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Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Site Setup and Access
- Shaded Site
Water and Hygiene
- Restrooms
- Showers
Cooking and Fire
- Campfire Ring
- Firewood Available
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- Parking
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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
John K
VerifiedMay 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Our location was very nice, convenient to bathhouse. There is a day park just around the corner, with trails and fishing. Very close to town.
Just across the road from the entrance a trail goes down to the river, be careful crossing road, it is beautiful.
Cynthia P
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Very clean and close to everything
terry b
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Well best advice I learned on my last visit the hard way.
Don't ask the campground host for help Robert guided my new camper right into a tree without even an I'm sorry! Then I asked to borrow ladder it took 5 days for them to say No after they said no problem.
laurie s
VerifiedJune 16, 2026 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
This is a charming little campground! We were pleasantly surprised by the campsites-they were all clean and well groomed and situated perfectly for privacy. We had#15 and loved it. You can even hear a little stream babbling along towards the back of the site. Our hosts Inez and Robert were great and were full of information for hikes to different falls. I really appreciate that they kept the bathrooms and showers spotless throughout the day. All in all a wonderful experience!
John G
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
Nice campground right off a two-lane highway. Quiet at night. Well maintained sites, clean functional bathrooms. Hosts were very helpful.
Jennifer B
VerifiedJune 17, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Loved this campsite. Clean, large, host was nice, bathrooms clean, and the extra lake/hike area near were awesome!
Chris K
VerifiedJune 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
We come here every summer in June. Usually we have an excellent stay but unfortunately this time was different. There was a very loud group a few sites over that was extremely loud between talking, yelling and loud music until almost midnight. Even after the camp site manager went over to talk to them.
The next night was much better and all we got great sleep and enjoyed the rest of the stay.
Facilities are always cleaned multiple times a day and in general the camp site is great.
Lucy B
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
The campground was small and peaceful. The bathrooms and showers were kept very clean. Our site was spacious, with water and trash receptacles right across the driveway. They accepted a credit card for purchasing firewood, which was very helpful. We had a great stay and look forward to going back!
Ryan N
VerifiedJune 25, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Anita and her husband, the host, keep the park the cleanest of any parks we have been in. They are very friendly and helpful.
David Nelson
June 28, 2026
Great experience in this small campground of about 20 sites in the Nantahala National forest. Minutes from Dry falls ( which is stunning and anything but dry). Sites were lined with a healthy Rhododendron base under the canopy. There was water but no dump station. Neighboring park had swimming, fishing and some nice hikes.
Road had large truck warnings but we were fine with our 25’ RV
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