Van Hook Glade
Highlands, North Carolina · 3,281 ft · In National Forests in North Carolina
Photos: Forest Service
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 3,281 ft (1,000 m)3,281 ft1,000 m
Loops1
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 12 staff entries left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
How we name loops
“Management Sites” is a staff entry, not a campsite, and is left out.
Amenities
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- Caravan / RV sites
- Showers
- Tent sites
- Wheelchair accessible (limited)
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About
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.
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Cell service
Report signal- VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
- AT&T4G LTE
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Van Hook Glade: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny81°59°
- ThuSunny, 2% chance of rain80°58°
- FriSunny, 1% chance of rain75°39°
- SatSunny, 1% chance of rain61°36°
- SunSunny58°39°
Nearby camping
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Cliffside Lake Shelters
Public Land · 0.5 mi · Highlands
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Dispersed · 3.5 mi · Highlands
Blue Valley Dispersed Camping
Public Land · 4.6 mi · Highlands
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Highlands share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 3.5 mi
Camp site (US Forest Service)
Highlands, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 6.0 mi
Camp site
Franklin, NC · On U.S. Forest Service land · Nantahala National Forest
- 6.7 mi
Camp site
Sky Valley, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 7.4 mi
Campground
Sky Valley, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 7.6 mi
Campground
Sky Valley, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
- 8.0 mi
Campground
Sky Valley, GA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Chattahoochee National Forest
Location and contact
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