About Wilderness Road Campground
Number of accommodations: 151
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups
- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (585)
What Guests Are Saying
Wilderness Road Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility, offering spacious and wooded sites, clean bathrooms, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among visitors. The campground features excellent hiking trails and a convenient location near Cumberland Gap, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. While some sites may be uneven and road noise can be present, overall experiences are positive, with many guests expressing their intention to return.
What Guests Are Saying
Wilderness Road Campground is a well-maintained and clean facility, offering spacious and wooded sites, clean bathrooms, and friendly staff, making it a favorite among visitors. The campground features excellent hiking trails and a convenient location near Cumberland Gap, perfect for outdoor enthusiasts. While some sites may be uneven and road noise can be present, overall experiences are positive, with many guests expressing their intention to return.
Review Summary
Renee W
VerifiedAugust 21, 2025 • Stayed at: C-14, Loop: C
The campground was clean and it was easy to find our spot. The Rangers were very helpful and we even went on a night hike. Absolutely going to be coming back.
Andrea C
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: C-22, Loop: C
Great campground — private, shaded sites, clean bathrooms, and showers with hot water. The only thing lacking is bear boxes at campsites.
Nathan G
VerifiedAugust 19, 2025 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: C
What a wonderful campground with electrical hook ups. The forest comes alive at night with a chorus of sounds.
Ricky P
VerifiedAugust 18, 2025 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: C
Beautiful campground very peaceful. Rangers very nice and helpful
Angie C
VerifiedAugust 17, 2025 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: C
Beautiful well kept campground. We will be back!
Summer Stiller
August 16, 2025
We stayed in Cumberland Gap for a weekend and absolutely loved it. It was myself, my husband and our dog. We don’t have any children but the place was very kid friendly. Campsites were clean and shaded. I was very impressed with the bathhouses- they were very conveniently located to all campsites and were so well maintained. Area was quiet and staff is very friendly. What we loved the most is the campsite actually hosted events for kids AND adults!! Lots of trails that start from inside the campsite. Prices were very affordable so we were able to budget a lot of other options into our stay. (We stayed in spot c22 for reference)
Donna J
VerifiedAugust 4, 2025 • Stayed at: C-11, Loop: C
Lovely, wooded park with nice sized camp sites. Not all were level sites so make sure to bring leveling gear, but worth it! The weekend we were there they had a guest archeologist who gave a nice talk about Indian mounds, which I really enjoyed! They also offered a night hike. The surrounding area is beautiful, and you are not far from Gap Cave, which I also highly recommend. Wilderness Road State Park is not far away either and well worth the visit. Very friendly and informative Park Rangers as well! If you are in for further exploring, you should check out Big Stone Gap, VA. They do a play called The Trail of the Lonesome Pine, which was very good! We enjoyed everything about our weekend and will definitely be going back! Oh, and if you are looking for a good place to eat, I highly recommend the Whistle Pig on Hwy 58 between the campground and Wilderness Road State Park. It just recently opened, and it was oh so good! Beautiful area to spend the weekend! Ten out of ten recommend!!
Cheryl C
VerifiedAugust 1, 2025 • Stayed at: C-08, Loop: C
The staff were very friendly & helpful. I love this park!
Bradley L
VerifiedJuly 31, 2025 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C
Our site, C02, felt very private. The private showers were nice and we never had to wait during our midweek stay. Be aware that bears are active in the area and they trapped one two sites away from us. And we pulled several ticks from our dog as well as ourselves.
Jeff S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: C-11, Loop: C
Very nice campground, and campsite. Only comment which we informed the Rangers, was the 30 Amp fuse kept popping. Happily, I have a 50 - 30 amp converter plug so it wasn't a problem.
Location Wilderness Road Campground
Address:
Cumberland Gap Wilderness Road Campground, 854 National Park Road
Ewing, VA, 24248
United States
Wilderness Road Campground is located at the end of National Park Road, off US Highway 58 in Virginia.
- From the Park Visitor Center in Middlesboro, Kentucky (approximately 5 miles): When leaving the visitor center parking lot, turn left onto Pinnacle View Road, then take the ramp down and merge into US-25E S toward Harrogate, Tennessee. Go through the tunnel into Tennessee. Turn right onto US-58 E toward Jonesville, Virginia and Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Cross into Virginia. Continue on US-58 approximately 2.4 miles, then turn left onto National Park Road. Continue on National Park Road to the campground entrance.
- From Knoxville, Tennessee (approximately 56 miles): Take TN-331 (Tazewell Pike) toward Tazewell, approximately 39 miles. Turn left onto US-25E N toward Harrogate. Go through Harrogate, then turn right onto US-58 E toward Jonesville, Virginia and Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. If you enter the tunnel then you missed the turn. On US-58 you will cross into VIrginia. Continue on US-58 approximately 2.4 miles, then turn left onto National Park Road. Continue on National Park Road to the campground entrance.
- From Abingdon, Virginia (approximately 115 miles): Take I-81 S toward Bristol, Tennessee. After approximately 18 miles, take US-11W S toward Kingsport. After approximately 20 miles, turn right onto US-23 N. Cross into Virginia. After approximately 22 miles, turn left onto US-58 W. Continue on US-58 W for approximately 52 miles, then turn right onto National Park Road. Continue on National Park Road to the campground entrance.
- From Lexington, Kentucky (approximately 130 miles): Take I-75 S toward Knoxville, Tennessee. After approximately 75 miles, take exit 29 onto US-25E S (Cumberland Gap Parkway). Continue on US-25E S approximately 48 miles, going through the Cumberland Gap Tunnel and into Tennessee. Turn right onto US-58 E toward Jonesville, Virginia and Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Cross into Virginia. Continue on US-58 approximately 2.4 miles, then turn left onto National Park Road. Continue on National Park Road to the campground entrance.
Wilderness Road Campground is accessible via US Route 58, which is approximately 13 miles to the south. Additionally, Interstate 75 is about 25 miles to the west, providing further access to the region.
Latitude & Longitude: 36.6045 / -83.6325
Elevation: 418 feet
Policies & Rules
Arrival & departure
Check in time
2PM
Check out time
12PM
General
- Camping is permitted no more than 14 days within a rolling 30-day period. Campers should be prepared for unlevel campsites.
- BEARS ARE ACTIVE IN THE PARK. Please help keep humans, pets, and bears safe. NEVER feed wild animals. DO NOT leave pets unattended. Store food and scented items in your vehicle. Dispose of pet food, food scraps, and garbage properly. DO NOT leave trash or food scraps in fire rings. Report bear sightings to a park ranger or by calling the park visitor center at 606-248-2817.
- FIREWOOD must be purchased in the campground or within Lee County, VA, or gathered in the campground (down and dead wood only). Wood from outside Lee County may be infested with non-native insects that damage and kill native trees.
- Please note there is NO Wi-Fi at the campground.
- Pets are allowed but must be on a leash and under a person's control at all times.
- POISON IVY grows naturally throughout the area, including in the campground. Learn how to identify and avoid it. Stay on marked trails and roads. Wipe down pets that have explored undergrowth. Clean clothes and gear after contact.
- Quiet hours are from .
- Cars and trailers must be parked on asphalt at designated sites.
- Loops B, C, D and comfort station #2 will remain open from mid-November through mid-March for the winter season. The comfort station located between loops A & B and all other loops will be closed during this time. Campers should plan accordingly.
- Supplies are available in Cumberland Gap and Harrogate, TN; Gibson Station, VA; and Middlesboro, KY.
- For accidents or emergencies, CALL 911. To report suspicious activity after-hours, call the Claiborne County. TN, Dispatch at (423)626-1911
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Last updated: June 3, 2026
