VAN HOOK GLADE
Campground · Fee not listed
Fast facts
- Cost
- Not listed. Check locally.
- Type
- Campground
- Phone
- 828-526-5918
- Nearest dump station
- Deep Creek RV Sanitary Station · 28.5 mi
- Coordinates
- 35.0772, -83.2464
- Last verified
- September 19, 2026
About this place
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.
From the managing agency.
Is VAN HOOK GLADE free?
We do not have a fee on record for VAN HOOK GLADE. Confirm the cost locally before you go.
How do I get to VAN HOOK GLADE?
VAN HOOK GLADE is at 35.0772, -83.2464. We do not hold written directions for this one, so navigate to the coordinates.
Nearby
- Van Hook Glade Campground0.2 mi
- Cliffside Lake Shelters0.5 mi
- West Fork Campground (Clayton, GA) 9.2 mi
- Westfork Campground9.3 mi
- Sarah's Creek Campground (Clayton, GA) 10.3 mi
- Burrell's Ford Campground10.4 mi
- WILLIS KNOB HORSE CAMP12.3 mi
- Long Bottom Ford Campground12.8 mi
- Deep Creek RV Sanitary Station28.5 mi
SourceSource data is agency published. Last synced September 19, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
