About Van Hook Glade
Number of accommodations: 10
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Reviews (154)
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a charming campground known for its beautiful, secluded sites and friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who ensure the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Many guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, some reviews note issues with road noise and a few campsite specifics that may detract from the overall experience.
What Guests Are Saying
Van Hook Glade is a charming campground known for its beautiful, secluded sites and friendly hosts, Mark and Emily, who ensure the facilities are clean and well-maintained. Many guests appreciate the intimate atmosphere and proximity to hiking trails and waterfalls, making it an ideal spot for families and outdoor enthusiasts. However, some reviews note issues with road noise and a few campsite specifics that may detract from the overall experience.
Review Summary
Lee E
VerifiedJuly 26, 2024 • Stayed at: 001, Loop: VAN
Pretty campground. Bathrooms clean but only hot water. In the summer makes a taking a shower a steamy process.
The town of Highlands and the surrounding area has grown a lot. The traffic on Hwy 64 is constant making it quite noisy most of the time. Only quite late at night which is kind of a bummer.
Erin S
VerifiedJuly 17, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
We loved the wooded campsite. It was cool in July and we were able to access water for swimming nearby. The camp hosts were very kind and thorough. We did not see any bears, but heard they were around. I would stay here again for sure.
Laura E
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 008, Loop: VAN
This small campground is so peaceful and beautiful, spending the entire day at your campsite would be a great day. The trails at cliffside recreation area are quiet and underpopulated; it’s nice to hike in a beautiful forest away from throngs of people.
MARTIN K
VerifiedJuly 11, 2024 • Stayed at: 007, Loop: VAN
I was on a solo motorcycle trip, and I tent camped in site seven (007) for five nights in mid-June of 2024. I was very happy with my stay. The campground was not filled up, the restrooms and showers were cleaned every day, and the campground's hosts Mike and Melissa, were exceptional people. They were my neighbors across from me.
Most every day, I left on long motorcycle rides, so I can't speak to what it is like there during the day, but the nights were quiet. I was far enough from the main road where noise from traffic, which can be pretty busy during the day, but is nearly non-existent at night, was not that bad at all.
Two waterfalls are nearby, and the nice town of Highlands is just up the road a few miles to visit. One day, I took a break from motorcycling, and enjoyed Cliffside Lake Recreation Area that was connected to the campground by a short hiking trail.
I would very much like to return again.
Heidi M
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Wonderful campground. Great location. Helpful, friendly hosts and clean showers/ bathrooms. Plan to return.
Andrew T
VerifiedJune 3, 2024 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
Incredible location just 5 minutes from Highlands. Campsites were in good condition with most of them somewhat private. Facilities were clean. Plenty of hiking accessible straight from the campsite or a short drive away. We plan on coming back.
Sandy L
VerifiedMay 30, 2024 • Stayed at: 019, Loop: VAN
Great hosts! Very clean bathrooms and showers but there are only 2 of each. Road noise in sites 20 and 21. Would definitely stay there again.
Nicholas T
VerifiedMay 4, 2024 • Stayed at: 020, Loop: VAN
Beautiful forested areas with very large campsites and excellent facilities. The camp host was very helpful and gracious
Stephanie B
VerifiedApril 28, 2024 • Stayed at: 016, Loop: VAN
Beautiful place, very accommodating.
Josh M
VerifiedApril 12, 2024 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Excellent experience. Was our second time staying here. Clean bathrooms. Friendly hosts.
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.
Latitude & Longitude: 35.0772 / -83.2464
Elevation: 992 feet
Policies & Rules
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No hookups available |
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Sharp curve inside campground loop may make maneuvering an RV difficult |
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Campground hosts on-site |
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Limit two vehicles and two tents maximum; some walk-in sites are limited to one vehicle |
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Campfires can only be made in fire rings provided |
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This campground is managed by the Cradle of Forestry In America Interpretive Association |
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Click here to learn more about the National Forests in North Carolina |
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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. |
