Van Hook Glade

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.

Operator

National Forest

Camping types

Tent, RV

Reservations

Reservable online

Phone

828-526-5918

Amenities

Location

Nearby adventures

Outdoor things to do around Van Hook Glade, shown on the map above. Distances are straight-line from the campground, so driving or walking will be longer; trail details are approximate. Confirm access and conditions with the land manager.

Hikes and trailheads

• Bartram TrailHike · 102.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.1 mi from camp

  A hiking trail which follows the approximate route of 18th-century naturalist William Bartram’s southern journey from March 1773 to January 1777. OpenStreetMap

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• Bartram TrailHike · 102.0 mi long · Long-distance trail · 2.1 mi from camp

  A hiking trail which follows the approximate route of 18th-century naturalist William Bartram’s southern journey from March 1773 to January 1777. OpenStreetMap

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• Glenn Falls TrailHike · 1.3 mi long · 3.1 mi from campShow on map
• Secret Falls TrailheadTrailhead · 6.5 mi from campShow on map
• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 12.9 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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• Appalachian TrailHike · 380.9 mi long · Long-distance trail · 12.9 mi from camp

  Appalachian Trail - North Carolina & Tennessee. OpenStreetMap

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Scenic sights

• Bridal Veil FallsWaterfall · 1.1 mi from camp

  Bridal Veil Falls is a 45-foot waterfall located in the Nantahala National Forest, northwest of Highlands, North Carolina. Wikipedia

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• Dry FallsWaterfall · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Dry Falls Viewing PlatformViewpoint · 0.7 mi from campShow on map
• Round MountainPeak · 4,580 ft · 3.0 mi from campShow on map
• Little Bearpen MountainPeak · 4,098 ft · 3.2 mi from campShow on map

Climbing and snow sports

• Sapphire Valley Ski ResortSkiing and snowshoeing · 11.0 mi from campShow on map

Trail and sight data: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Text marked Wikipedia is from Wikipedia under CC BY-SA 4.0, lightly shortened.

Reviews

Data sources

• Recreation.gov (RIDB) — Public domain (U.S. Government work)
• OpenStreetMap — ODbL 1.0 — © OpenStreetMap contributors

Listing details come from the sources above and may be out of date. Confirm fees, dates and closures with the operator before you travel.