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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
Jeffrey P
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Beautiful area, clean campsites and bath facilities, helpful and friendly hosts. Couldn’t ask for a better experience.
Bess K
VerifiedAugust 21, 2026 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
A very nice campground. You will hear road noise as this campground backs up to 64. The bathrooms are super clean and camp sights nicely spaced. Nice hikes and waterfalls nearby. Highlands city proper is aa short drive for boutique shopping, or to grab a bite.
Mary J
VerifiedAugust 26, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Wow! It was beautiful! So well kept! I’ve never seen national park bathrooms this pristine! The hosts were extraordinarily helpful! I can’t wait to return.
Tim R
VerifiedAugust 28, 2026 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: VAN
Very well kept and clean. Steady state hwy noise during the day otherwise a very peaceful setting. Would return.
Cassandra S
VerifiedAugust 31, 2026 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
This is one of our favorite places to camp. It's a smaller campground with woodsy dividers between each site, providing privacy. The property is well maintained and the bathhouses are always clean.
Cliffside Recreation is near by and provides family activities.
Rachel G
VerifiedSeptember 14, 2026 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Beautiful campsites, clean facilities, welcoming camp hosts!
Eleanor G
VerifiedSeptember 15, 2026 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Beautiful Campgtound justst 4 mi from Highlands. Great wooded and flat sites, but mine was near Highway 64 so could hear the road noise.
Zero bars on the phone.
Jim L
VerifiedSeptember 19, 2026 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
The highway traffic is the only drawback, but we were on a site close to road. Plenty of hikes and a nice lake close by. We hiked to Ranger Falls which are very nice. Another plus is proximity to Highlands. Host was great, bathrooms were clean with hot showers.
John W
VerifiedOctober 6, 2026 • Stayed at: 012, Loop: VAN
Host was excellent!
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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