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
Sally S
VerifiedJuly 29, 2025 • Stayed at: C-21, Loop: C
Could use more gravel at campsite 15. Most on slope around asphalt has washed away. Not many water spigots.
Loved the spacing & trees between sites.
Great hosts from FL. Sure appreciate the bear trapping efforts, as it walked right by my camper.
Sorry the NPS is getting cut - this WH is nuts!
Robin D
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: C
Campground was easy to maneuver and we had a 42 foot motorhome and we were towing a Jeep. Quiet and peaceful. The campground was clean and well maintained. Close to the great amphitheater program. Our spot had 50 amp electric hookup and it was private and we will come back.
Brenda H
VerifiedJuly 26, 2025 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: C
Been camping here for 12 years and it's my favorite campground. It's the first time that there were a couple of bears roaming around made it exciting.
james s
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: A-12, Loop: A
We came back here because our first stay a week prior was pleasant however this time was a complete 360. We rolled in from Michigan around 1am and took less than 15 mins to setup and go to sleep till morning. During which time a lady come up to my face and proceeded to school me on quiet hours. I told her I understood and we were almost done. The next morning we woke up to a ranger at our tent talking about complaints about us. We explained what happened and all seemed good. An hour later another ranger shows up and asks us if everything is okay. We explained again and all was okay until another ranger all different shows up about 45 mins later. At this point we wanted out and after talking with this ranger we decided to take a loss and cancelled, lost money, and completely changed our opinion on this place and the state of Virginia. As we were leaving we saw 5 rangers patrolling around the campground. Never in my life have we been so confused, embarrassed, and unsafe all because of a woman who doesn’t understand that people can roll in late with travels. We will never come back and honestly never stay in Virginia again. This was uncalled for and these rangers should be ashamed of themselves as well as the woman who terrorized us to get us out. Who we saw her doing the same thing to another camper as we were leaving
james s
VerifiedJuly 19, 2025 • Stayed at: A-07, Loop: A
Facilities were clean, lots of camp sites are un level so be prepared especially if tenting. This was our first time there however we will not be back please see other review when we did come back after the holiday.
Robert J
VerifiedJuly 15, 2025 • Stayed at: B-17, Loop: B
This camp ground is very nice each site has plenty of room and the sites are far apart from each other, very enjoyable.
Nicole F
VerifiedJuly 11, 2025 • Stayed at: C-11, Loop: C
We loved camping here! It was beautiful! The site was pretty level and the way the sites are separated is nice too. Just watch for the poison ivy all around. Also watch as some
Other sites are not as level
Here.
Matt G
VerifiedJuly 9, 2025 • Stayed at: F-11, Loop: F
This is my favorite campground and it is very clean, wooded, and plenty of near by trails. F-11 is conveniently located across from the showers and bathrooms. Would definitely recommend this campground and site
Sarah S
VerifiedJuly 7, 2025 • Stayed at: C-24, Loop: C
Cumberland Gap NP is so clean
& maintained well, friendly staff!!
Such a beautiful park & area
Loved the history & trails
We did the TriState Trail which was a challenge for older folks on a hot day.
But the view was amazing & my husband is a land surveyor, so it was interesting for him.
Jenny D
VerifiedJuly 6, 2025 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: C
Nice campground in the woods. Most sites are somewhat short so pay attention to the length of the site. There’s poison ivy everywhere. Bathrooms were clean while we were there. Lots to do here at this park.
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
