About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
Nearby Activities & Attractions
Fishing
Hiking
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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
Michael W
VerifiedOctober 1, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
This is a great base location for exploring the Highlands area which is filled with waterfalls and awesome hiking trails. Mark, the friendly campground host was very helpful and kept the grounds and facilities clean.
Megan M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
We had a great time here, and the camp host Mark was super helpful. It’s a beautiful place and we’re looking forward to coming back sometime.
Megan M
VerifiedSeptember 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
We had a great time here, and the camp host Mark was super helpful. It’s a beautiful place and we’re looking forward to coming back sometime.
Betty H
September 3, 2025
Every
Thing was fine but there was not the usual trashcan near the shelter so we had to carry our trash a ways. It would have been helpful to have that.
Betty H
September 3, 2025
Every
Thing was fine but there was not the usual trashcan near the shelter so we had to carry our trash a ways. It would have been helpful to have that.
Robert J
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Quiet, relaxing spot. Nothing fancy, but lovely for relaxing.
Robert J
VerifiedAugust 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Quiet, relaxing spot. Nothing fancy, but lovely for relaxing.
Steve A
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
- Our campsite was big, and easy to get into. It was very close to the road, so there was a lot of road noise.
- The camp host was outstanding, and very friendly. Kept the campground in good shape.
- The trails were ok, but the provided trail map was difficult to make sense of.
- Close to several excellent waterfalls.
Steve A
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
- Our campsite was big, and easy to get into. It was very close to the road, so there was a lot of road noise.
- The camp host was outstanding, and very friendly. Kept the campground in good shape.
- The trails were ok, but the provided trail map was difficult to make sense of.
- Close to several excellent waterfalls.
Marie Roberts
August 16, 2025
Super clean and small campground perfect for kids. Has a smooth loop for bike riding, lots of giants snails and swimming close by. Mark went above and beyond as a camp host! Emily too when we were swimming at Cliffside :)
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
