Adventure
| Location | Highlands, North Carolina |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $24–$40/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (143 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 36 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 7 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Van Hook Glade, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights5 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights6 sites open for every nightThis weekend · Sold out Oct 30 – Nov 1No site open for all your nights
Van Hook Glade is a Recreation.gov campground in Highlands. It lists 7 RV or RV/tent sites and 5 tent sites for rigs up to 36 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
Checking 2 nights (your saved dates or this weekend). Tell us what you're staying in to see matching sites and prices.
Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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Availability checked Oct 26 on Recreation.gov.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 015 standard nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
| 016 standard nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
| 013 standard nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | R | – | $24 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
| 007 tent only nonelectric | R | – | $24 |
| 012 tent only nonelectric | ✓ | – | $24 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (143 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Van Hook Glade was a nice campground with a good host. The bathrooms and showers were clean, even though when I took a shower, there were several long legged spiders in there. ”
“Great campground. The hosts, Mark and Emily, are top notch. Very welcoming experience.”
“Nice Small camp ground. In a great location. ”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 36 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
14014 HIGHLAND RD
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Van Hook Glade sits in the hardwood forests of the Nantahala at about 4,118 feet, offering a cool, heavily wooded setting on gently rolling hills with the calm waters of Cliffside Lake alongside the campground. The developed loop contains a total of 12 sites: seven are configured to accommodate both recreational vehicles and tents, while five are tent-only sites. Every campsite includes a picnic table, a raised tent pad, a lantern post and a campfire ring with a grill; the campground also provides hot showers and flush toilets, and you can buy firewood on site. Vehicle access is straightforward from Highlands follow Highway 64 west for roughly 4.5 miles and you'll find the entrance on the right and the treed sites tend to feel reasonably secluded despite the short drive to town. Recreation ranges from low-key camp comforts to nearby trail and waterfall visits. A short footpath from the loop leads to the Cliffside Lake Recreation Area, where six hiking trails (rated easy to moderate) fan out along the shoreline and nearby ridges; trout fishing, picnic areas and a designated swimming spot are available there, but boating on Cliffside Lake is not permitted. For day trips, Dry Falls and Whitewater Falls are a short drive away, and a scenic run along Highway 64 toward Highlands delivers several overlooks and the town's small shops and general store; Franklin, a larger town, is within reasonable driving distance for groceries, entertainment and services. For current fees, reservation options and seasonal access, check with the National Forests in North Carolina office before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
|---|---|
| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
Picks are 36 ft or shorter: the longest RV site listed here. Pickup area: Atlanta (Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International (ATL)), about 120 mi straight-line from Van Hook Glade. RV rentals in Atlanta
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Pick up in Lawrenceville| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Van Hook Glade. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
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