Van Hook Glade

14014 HIGHLAND RD
HIGHLANDS, NC 28741

Overview

Van Hook Glade is a scenic, secluded campground in the heart of the Nantahala National Forest. Convenient for families and anglers, the campground is in close proximity to hiking trails, scenic views, waterfalls and a nearby lake.

Recreation

Campers can easily relax with a book or deck of cards in the shaded campsites, or seek out many activities close by. A short trail in the campground leads to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, which offers six hiking trails ranging from easy to moderate, as well as trout fishing, picnicking and swimming. Boating is not permitted.

Van Hook glade is a short drive from Dry Falls and Whitewater Falls.

Facilities

Van Hook Glade offers 18 secluded sites, all equipped with picnic tables, tent pads, lantern posts and campfire rings with grills. Hot showers and flush toilets are also provided, and firewood is available for purchase on-site.

Natural Features

The campground is located just 4 miles from the scenic and cultural attractions of Highlands, North Carolina, offering shady campsites in a heavily wooded and secluded area situated on rolling hills. The elevation is 4,118 feet, and the calm waters of Cliffside Lake sit adjacent.

Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (828) 787-1980.

Nearby Attractions

A morning or late afternoon drive down scenic Highway 64 is sure to present visitors with amazing views. The quaint town of Highlands has a general store and various attractions, while the larger town of Franklin has shopping, a casino, grocery stores and performing arts.

Camp site features

Across 10 camp sites:

Fire pit: all 10 sites
Picnic table: all 10 sites
Pets allowed: all 10 sites
Longest RV: 36 ft
Largest party: 8 people

Directions

From Highlands, North Carolina, follow Highway 64 west approximately 4.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 12 PM.

Reviews

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Karen G

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Reviewed 10 days ago

Over the many years that we have been coming , this was far the most disappointing. The trails that we ran forever as children and teens that we wanted to show our children have not been kept up or cleared. To speak of cliff , top was the utmost disappointment ! The history that you all neglected very much affected our trip. I do not know if we will book another trip.There , after the disappointment we had at this trip. And the camp post basically said it was too much work for her as she did not want people running the paths behind her campsite. Of all the hosts we've dealt with no one ever in the past ever had a problem with anyone walking or the children running. No, they were not screaming nor causing any destruction.They couldn't they're not there anymore. Again beyond disappointed.

Janine W

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Reviewed 13 days ago

Nice, quiet, small campground. I would give 5 stars except there is only one bathroom building (2 shower rooms and 2 toilet rooms, both heated). I guess since it's so small i can understand that. There's no electrical outlet in the toilet room, so even when it's cold you can't blow dry your hair, just fyi. The hosts are very attentive. Toilet wouldn't flush once and he immediately fixed it.

Chester C

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Reviewed 17 days ago

The hosts were very friendly and kept the bathrooms and sites clean and tidy. The campground is one of the most beautiful that we have visited.

Brett W

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Reviewed 19 days ago

This is a wonderful, clean place to stay just outside Highlands. This was our second year in a row. Loved it last year. This year, though, the camp hosts--very nice and professional, to be sure--seemed obsessed with blowing the leaves out the campsites. Did I mention it was October? Leaves were everywhere. Every morning around 10 AM, the calm silence was ruined by the sound of a gas-powered leaf-blower. Please tell them to stop! Or at least wait until afternoon when most campers are out hiking or visiting town. Kind of ruined the stay.

John W

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Reviewed a month ago

Host was excellent!

Jim L

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Reviewed 2 months ago

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.

Availability

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