Van Hook Glade Campground

Area Status: Open

Van Hook Glade Campground is located along scenic Cullasaja Gorge, close to Highlands, NC. Campers may use Cliffside Lake for swimming and fishing.

At a Glance

Fees: This is a fee campground operated by FIND Outdoors. See FIND website. Reservations are available through www.recreation.gov or call (877) 444-6777. Van Hook Glade Campsites:  Campsites: $24 Maximum Occupancy per site: 8 persons / 2 cars / 2 tents or 1 RV & 1 tent
Open Season: April 1 - ? Late October
Usage: Light
Closest Towns: Franklin - 8 miles; Highlands - 4.5 miles
Water: Drinking Water
Restroom: Flush toilets and showers
Operated By: FIND Outdoors

General Information

Directions:

14014 Highlands Road, Highlands, NC 28741


General Notes:

Nantahala Ranger District
90 Sloan Road
Franklin, NC 28734
(828) 524-6441


Recreation Map

Map showing recreational areas. Map Information

Activities

Campground Camping

Van Hook Glade Campground's 18 sites have parking spurs, fireplaces, tables and tent pads. Drinking water and flush toilets are provided within walking distance of each site. A building with two showers and two toilets are inside the loop.

RV Camping

Lake and Pond Fishing

From Cliffside Lake, anglers may fish the shoreline. To fish Cliffside Lake and nearby streams and rivers, anglers must have a North Carolina fishing license and trout stamp

River and Stream Fishing

From Cliffside Lake, anglers may fish the shoreline. To fish Cliffside Lake and nearby streams and rivers, anglers must have a North Carolina fishing license and trout stamp

Day Hiking

Seven nearby hiking trails make Van Hook Glade Campground a mecca for those who enjoy the outdoors. 

Scenic Driving

Swimming

Swimming in nearby Cliffside Lake is a favorite pastime. Bathhouse facilites are available with showers. No flotation devices are permitted on the lake.

Recreation Areas

Recreation Activities

Location

 
  Latitude : 
35.077151

  Longitude : 
-83.248488

  Elevation : 
4000-4500 ft