Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232399
When Van Hook Glade reopens
Van Hook Glade's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
28
Openings · last 90 days
28
Only 28 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026 · of 12 monitored sites
Of the 516 tracked site-dates (Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026): 235 open for online reservation · 253 reserved · 28 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
54.5% of tracked site-dates are not currently open for online reservation. 235 of 516 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 30, 2026Not open online54.5%
Open site-dates235 / 516
Reserved (of online inventory)253 / 488
Weekday openings125
Weekend openings32
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 125 fall on weekdays and 32 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 157 open site-nights on mapped sites; 235 site-dates are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 175 of 360 site-dates are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 10 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Holiday windows — day use
Units open per date · of 2 day-use units| Window | Date | Units open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked date.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 008 | 26 |
| 007 | 25 |
| 001 | 21 |
| 013 | 16 |
| 015 | 15 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Availability by day-use unit
Most open reservation dates · tracked window| Unit | Open reservation dates |
|---|---|
| Large Picnic Shelter | 39 |
| Small Picnic Shelter | 39 |
The 2 day-use units with the most open reservation dates in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
157 open site-nights across 10 sites at Van Hook Glade, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
10 overnight sites and 2 day-use units are represented in the current inventory. Day-use units are excluded from every night-based figure on this page — site-nights, longest runs, multi-night stays, holiday stays and RV fit; their reservation dates are listed separately below.
Multi-night stays. 39 2-night, 30 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site 007.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 36 ft. 5 sites take 25 ft, 2 sites take 35 ft. 3 sites of 10 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 10 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 26 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13 +14 more |
| 007 | Not recorded | None | 25 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 7, Oct 8 +13 more |
| 001 | 31 ft | None | 21 | 5 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 2, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12 +9 more |
| 013 | 20 ft | None | 16 | 6 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 25, Oct 26 +4 more |
| 015 | 26 ft | None | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 4, Oct 8, Oct 15, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 +3 more |
| 020 | 36 ft | None | 15 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13 +3 more |
| 019 | 36 ft | None | 13 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 21, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29 +1 more |
| 014 | 20 ft | None | 12 | 6 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24, Oct 4, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 25, Oct 26, Oct 27, Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30 |
| 012 | Not recorded | None | 8 | 4 nights | Oct 5, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 30 |
| 016 | 28 ft | None | 6 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Oct 15, Oct 28, Oct 29, Oct 30 |
Day-use inventory
78 available reservation dates across 2 day-use units. Day-use inventory is reserved by the date, so it carries no stay length.
All 2 day-use units with current availability
| Unit | Open reservation dates | Consecutive dates | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Picnic Shelter | 39 | 39 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +27 more |
| Small Picnic Shelter | 39 | 39 dates | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 2, Oct 3 +27 more |
About 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.
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.
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.
12 monitored sitesRVs up to 36 ftNo hookups7 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 8
Getting there
From Highlands, North Carolina, follow Highway 64 west approximately 4.5 miles. The campground entrance is on the right.
14014 Highland Rd, Highlands, NC 28741828-526-5918
CampingFishingHikingSwimming Site
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232399 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232399 · Van Hook Glade · Highlands NC12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Van Hook Glade?
Reservations for Van Hook Glade are made through Recreation.gov. 235 of 516 tracked site-dates are currently open (45.5%). Campsite Sniper has also detected 28 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site or unit on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this facility for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Van Hook Glade?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Van Hook Glade in the last 7 days, 28 over 30 days and 28 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Van Hook Glade?
30 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site 007. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Van Hook Glade fit a 35-foot RV?
2 of the 10 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 36 ft. 7 of those 10 sites have a recorded maximum length and 3 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Van Hook Glade?
October 2026, with 175 open site-dates in the current snapshot of 360.
When is the next open date at Van Hook Glade?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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