VAN HOOK GLADE

Address 14014 HIGHLAND RD, HIGHLANDS, NC, 28741
StateNC
Reservable Yes — reservable on recreation.gov
Phone828-526-5918

Amenities

🔥 Campfire Allowed
🐾 Pets Allowed
🧺 Picnic Table: Y
👥 Max Num of People: 8–25
👥 Min Num of People: 1
🌳 Shade: Full, Yes
🕒 Checkin Time: 2:00 PM, 8:00 AM
🕒 Checkout Time: 12:00 PM, 8:00 PM
🚗 Driveway Length: 38–99
🚙 Max Vehicle Length: 0–36
🚙 Max Num of Vehicles: 1–2
🚗 Driveway Grade: Severe, Slight
🚗 Driveway Entry: Back-In, Back-in
🚗 Driveway Surface: Gravel
📌 Tent Pad Length: 18
📌 Tent Pad Width: 12
📌 Tent Pad: Y
📌 BBQ: Y
🚶 Site Access: Drive-In
📌 Fire Pit: Y
📌 Site Rating: Standard
📌 Location Rating: Good
Condition Rating: Good
📅 Reservable Sites: 12 of 24
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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 rangin

Data updated: 2026-08-23 11:09 (UTC) · Source: RIDB (recreation.gov)