Campground site configuration:
No. RV Sites: None
No. Tent Sites:6
No.Combined Sites (Tent or RV)14
Total Sites: 18
Tent Pads: Yes
Group Tent Sites: No
Open Sites: No
Wooded Sites: Yes
No. Tables on Sites:18
No. Grilles on Sites: 18
Group Tent Sites: No
RV Information:
Hookups: none
Group RV Sites: No
RV Pull Throughs:None
Waste Station:No
Largest Parking Apron Size:10.5' X 57'
Comments:Parking aprons are gravel.
Bath and shower Facilities:
Flush Toilets: Yes
Hot Showers: Yes
Van Hook Glade Campground
The campground is situated
in a grove of mature Rhododendrons,hardwood and some Spruce. Sites
are secluded and well screened from one another - very picturesque
campground. US Rt. 64 is a spectacular scenic byway through Cullasaga
River Gorge. Van Hook Glade Campground's 18 sites ( 8 secluded) 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.
Elevation: 3,240 ft
Seasons:
Open Seasonal: Yes, Open early April through October.
Open All Year: No
Reservations: (877) 444-6777
Rate: $16.00 Per Night, $112.00 Per Week
Maximum Stay Permitted: 14 Days
Pets: Domestic Allowed
Other Facilities:
Water Spigots (non-site): 4
Attractions & Considerations
Trout fishing, picnicking and swimming is available at Cliffside Recreation Area, 0.1 miles
from campground on US Rt. 64. Boating is not permitted.
Hiking:
Van Hook Glade Trail - 0.3 miles (connects to Cliffside Recreation Area)
Cliffside Recreation Area offers 6 trails ranging from easy to
moderate and 0.5 miles to 1.5 miles in length.
Van Hook glade is a short drive from Dry Falls and Whitewater Falls, and registered campers may use these facilities at no charge.
Fishing:
Fishing available at Cliffside Recreation Area, 0.1 miles from
campground on US Rt. 64.
Directions:
From Highlands, NC, take US Rt. 64 west for 4 miles to campground
sign. Turn right into campground. 14014 Highlands Road, Highlands, NC 28741
Fees: $15 per day peak season
Closest town: Franklin - 8 miles; Highlands - 4.5 miles
Ranger District:
Highlands Ranger District
2010 Flat Mountain Road
Highlands, NC 28741
828-526-3765
(Follow the signs from U.S. 64 east of Highlands)
