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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
Carla C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: VAN
Campsite was very good. Large, level and private with a small creek nearby you could hear at night. Bath house was disappointing. Showers were in good order but one of two toilets was constantly out of order and the other was constantly out of hand soap.
Still has a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Carla C
VerifiedJuly 29, 2020 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: VAN
Campsite was very good. Large, level and private with a small creek nearby you could hear at night. Bath house was disappointing. Showers were in good order but one of two toilets was constantly out of order and the other was constantly out of hand soap.
Still has a great time and enjoyed our stay.
Kelli A
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Beautiful campsite and very quiet. Restrooms/showers clean, hosts were very nice and helpful.
Kelli A
VerifiedAugust 12, 2020 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Beautiful campsite and very quiet. Restrooms/showers clean, hosts were very nice and helpful.
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.
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.
Chris K
VerifiedAugust 18, 2020 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
Woodsy, secluded campground with easy access to a nearby lake. Clean facilities, friendly service.
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.
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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