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About Wilderness Road Campground
Number of accommodations: 151
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
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Pet friendly
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- Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene
- Potable Water
- Showers
Pets and Policies
- Pet friendly
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Reviews (679)
What Guests Are Saying
Wilderness Road Campground offers a peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained setting with courteous staff and accessible facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers. Visitors appreciate the variety of scenic hiking trails and wildlife, as well as the campground's serene atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for many. Some reviewers noted issues with site leveling and noise from nearby roads, but overall, the positive experiences highlight the campground's charm and tranquility.
What Guests Are Saying
Wilderness Road Campground offers a peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained setting with courteous staff and accessible facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers. Visitors appreciate the variety of scenic hiking trails and wildlife, as well as the campground's serene atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for many. Some reviewers noted issues with site leveling and noise from nearby roads, but overall, the positive experiences highlight the campground's charm and tranquility.
Review Summary
Michael W
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: C
Beautiful area to explore and relax. Park rangers are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.
Thomas J
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C
I was glad to find out this campground takes reservations now, guess one good things from covid? Anyway, we love this campground and the national park. Will be back next year for sure.
William O
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: B-10, Loop: B
Awesome camp ground. Clean
William M
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: C
had a great experience as usual
Tommy B
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: C
rangers are very helpful
Calvin H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: C-24, Loop: C
Enjoy very much staying at this campground. Bath houses are VERY clean, and park rangers at this site are VERY generous. We attended a show on bats & their behaviors one night, and had a great time. By far one of our most favorite places to stay!
Angie H
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B-05, Loop: B
It was a very nice campground. We enjoyed hiking trails and the Hensley Settlement tour.
Donna S
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: C-09, Loop: C
We loved our camping experience at Wilderness Campground. The size of the campsite is the largest of anywhere we’ve camped. The sites are private and everyone around us was friendly. The bath houses were clean and well kept. We went into Cumberland Gap and Middlesboro, both of which are close by and had whatever we needed. We love to stay at this campground!
Michael K
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C-10, Loop: C
My #1 getaway from Nashville.
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Wilderness Road Campground has been a destination for hammock, tent, and rv camping for years. Campground is always well maintained. I prefer the new online booking system for planning, and a guarantee of having a a site upon arrival, or adjacent sites for family rendezvous. Like new t being requires to have exact cash and circle the campground after finding a spot to pay the cash box. Trailheads for hiking and cycling are convenient. Many local amenities . Tue town of Cumberland Gap is a favorite for festivals, Gap Creek Coffee House, Nineteen19 Bar & Grill for amazing cuisine, and Angelo’s for good craft beer. Pappy’s had a good selection of wine and craft beer . Middlesboro is a couple of. Ike’s away with major grocery stores and a variety of other amenities . Everything you need for outdoor adventure and convenience packed into a few square miles. Powell River nearby for paddling & fishing. Recommend Virginia State Park Wilderness Road State Park. Walk to the fort, and step back in time.
Denver b
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: F-07, Loop: F
We love the camp ground, only thing i can't figure out is there is no hose to rise the grey and black water tanks out with there was earlier and also no hose to get drinking water with. Glad i brought my own water hose to top off the holding tank so we would have water. Other than that we had a great time,
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.
Elevation: 418 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Ewing (about 16 min)
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: September 4, 2026
