Weekend availability at Van Hook Glade
Live from Recreation.gov · checked Sep 19, 10:14 PM PT- Fri, Sep 25Limited2/12 sites
- Fri, Oct 2Limited2/12 sites
- Fri, Oct 9Limited2/12 sites
- Fri, Oct 16Limited2/12 sites
- Fri, Oct 23Limited2/12 sites
Friday + Saturday nights, sites bookable both nights. Counts come from a rotating sweep and can lag a cancellation by up to a day — alerts watch your exact dates within minutes.
How booked is Van Hook Glade?
as of September 20Sites are open right now — we found space out to Oct. That changes fast at a campground. We check Van Hook Glade around the clock, so the moment your dates fill up and a cancellation reopens them, you'll be first to know. Even midweek is filling — 1 of the 3 weekdays we checked are gone.
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Weekdays (Wednesday night)
Availability checked directly against the reservation system, out to 3 months ahead.
Campsites & amenities
Site-level details from Recreation.gov's official catalog.
- Campsites
- 24
- Max rig length
- 36 ft
About this campground
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.
Getting there
From Highlands, North Carolina, follow Highway 64 west approximately 4.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
Activities
- SWIMMING SITE
- HIKING
- FISHING
- CAMPING
Nearby federal campgrounds
- Cliffside Lake SheltersNational Forests in North Carolina0 mi
- Glen Falls TR 8National Forests in North Carolina3 mi
- Blue Valley Route TR493National Forests in North Carolina4 mi
- Blue Valley Dispersed CampingNational Forests in North Carolina5 mi
- Ammons Branch TR441National Forests in North Carolina7 mi
- Panthertown Valley TR474National Forests in North Carolina13 mi
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