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2026 Season availability
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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
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.
Jeremy T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Clean fairly private campsites, that are easy to access. Very close to Highlands and the Culasaja river
Jeremy T
VerifiedJuly 25, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Clean fairly private campsites, that are easy to access. Very close to Highlands and the Culasaja river
Kaelin R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Beautiful campground with an isolated feel. Well kept bathrooms and sites were clean. The campground host was friendly. We will be back!
Kaelin R
VerifiedJuly 18, 2025 • Stayed at: 014, Loop: VAN
Beautiful campground with an isolated feel. Well kept bathrooms and sites were clean. The campground host was friendly. We will be back!
Lolita N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
We had a blast one night camping at VHG. The restroom was clean. We stayed at site #13, [with a] small creek behind our tent. The host was very helpful and nice. There's a trail that goes to Cliffside Lake. The camp [was] very quiet. We will be back and plan to stay more nights next time.
Lolita N
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
We had a blast one night camping at VHG. The restroom was clean. We stayed at site #13, [with a] small creek behind our tent. The host was very helpful and nice. There's a trail that goes to Cliffside Lake. The camp [was] very quiet. We will be back and plan to stay more nights next time.
Evelynn D
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
We've been returning to Van Hook for 50+ years, and it remains as special and beautiful as always! Super Camp Hosts made this year's visit extra special! They were welcoming, hospitable, and kept bathrooms & showers clean too ! Much appreciated!!
Evelynn D
VerifiedJune 29, 2025 • Stayed at: 015, Loop: VAN
We've been returning to Van Hook for 50+ years, and it remains as special and beautiful as always! Super Camp Hosts made this year's visit extra special! They were welcoming, hospitable, and kept bathrooms & showers clean too ! Much appreciated!!
Rachael D
VerifiedJune 24, 2025 • Stayed at: 013, Loop: VAN
Wonderful campground, even more wonderful camp hosts! The bathrooms were always clean, great access to the river, spacious campsites. We enjoyed our stay and would highly recommend this beautiful place.
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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