Wilderness Road Campground

A blue sky with trees and mountains.
A light blue sky with green mountains.
A blacktop road with red and yellow cables to the left.
A sidewalk with a brown building to the left.
Potable water located to the right of the entrance station.

Featured amenities

Pet Friendly Pet Friendly
Showers Showers

Sites & Rates

Average nightly rates

151 total sites

RV Sites

138 sites

Tent Sites

13 sites

About Wilderness Road Campground

Wilderness Road Campground is nestled in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park , where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet. You can access miles of forest and mountain trails directly from the campground.    While in the park, drive up to the Pinnacle for a breathtaking view of the mountains or check out Civil War earthworks. Hike to the pale cliffs of White Rocks, the gaping mouth of Sand Cave, or the historic Hensley Settlement to see how mountain folk once lived. Stand in 3 states at the same time or immerse yourself in thousands of acres of proposed wilderness. Walk a path once traveled by the bison, Native American, longhunter, and pioneer. Stand in the narrow mountain gap where Daniel Boone stood and where thousands of people risked everything to reach and settle what would become America.    Wilderness Road Campground includes 151 wooded sites open to tents, trailers, and RV campers. Electrical hookups (20-, 30-, or 50-amp) are available at 43 sites. Group sites are also available. The campground is open year-round with limited campsites, as well as the comfort station between loops C and D, open during the winter season (mid-November to mid-March). 

Number of accommodations: 151

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
Upcoming seasons
Past seasons
Closed periods
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Currently open - Mar 20 to Nov 29

Campground Amenities

Most popular amenities

Pet friendly Pet friendly
Showers Showers
RV Utilities and Hookups

RV Utilities and Hookups

  • Dump station on site
Water and Hygiene

Water and Hygiene

  • Potable Water
  • Showers
Pets and Policies

Pets and Policies

  • Pet friendly
Missing information?

Rates, Sites & Availability

Select check-in and check-out dates to see real-time availability for each site.

151 Sites Available

Site
Price
🚐 A-01, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-02, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-03, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-05, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-06, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-07, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
A-08, Loop: A Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
A-09, Loop: A Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
A-10, Loop: A Tent
8 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
🚐 A-11, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-12, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-13, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-14, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-15, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-16, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-17, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-18, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 A-19, Loop: A RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 B-01, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-03, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-04, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-05, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-06, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-07, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-08, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-09, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-10, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-11, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-12, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-13, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-14, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-15, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-16, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-17, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-18, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-19, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 B-20, Loop: B RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-01, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-02, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-03, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-04, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-05, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-06, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-07, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-08, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-09, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-10, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-11, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-12, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-14, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-15, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-16, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-17, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-18, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-19, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-20, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-21, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-22, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-23, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-24, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 C-25, Loop: C RV
50 Amp · Electric Only
Price not available
🚐 D-01, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-02, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-03, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-04, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-05, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-06, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-07, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-08, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-09, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-10, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-11, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-12, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-13, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-14, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-15, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-16, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-17, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-18, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-19, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-20, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-21, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-22, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-23, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-24, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-25, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-26, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-27, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-28, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-29, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-30, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-31, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-33, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-34, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 D-35, Loop: D RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-01, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-02, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-04, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-05, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-06, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-07, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-08, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-09, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-10, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-11, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-12, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-13, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-14, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-15, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-16, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-17, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-18, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-19, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-20, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-21, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-22, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-23, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-24, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-25, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-26, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-27, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-28, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-29, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 E-30, Loop: E RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-01, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-02, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-03, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-04, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-05, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-06, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-07, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-08, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-09, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-10, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-11, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-12, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-13, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-14, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-15, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-16, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
🚐 F-17, Loop: F RV
No Hookups
Price not available
G-1, Loop: G Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
G-2, Loop: G Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
G-3, Loop: G Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
G-4, Loop: G Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
O-1, Loop: O Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
O-2, Loop: O Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
O-5, Loop: O Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
O-6, Loop: O Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
O-7, Loop: O Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available
O-8, Loop: O Tent
25 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
Price not available

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.

Review Summary

4.6
679 reviews
5
74.4%
505
4
18.1%
123
3
5.9%
40
2
1.2%
8
1
0.4%
3

Tamera R

Verified

November 4, 2025 Stayed at: D-26, Loop: D

5

I camp there often several times a year one of my favorite camp grounds. The showers and bathrooms are always clean. Staff is very friendly.

Deborah s

Verified

November 3, 2025 Stayed at: B-06, Loop: B

5

The campground is very nice with large spaces and lots of trees. The bathroom and bath houses were very clean and heated. The showers are a private room with lots of space and the water was hot!
There are several trails that you can get to right from the campground which is nice. I highly recommend this campground.

Bradley K

Verified

November 1, 2025 Stayed at: B-04, Loop: B

4

Beautiful park with spacious sites.
It looks like it was engineered to let you feel more by yourself than others I have stayed.
I stayed on B04 which was a corner spot and it was uphill, but the asphalt pad was pretty level, but after leveling with the hitch jack it seemed to be pretty up in the air, but it didn't cause any problems.
We were only there for a couple of nights and spent our day at the Lincoln Memorial University, they have a nice library/museum and a little log cabin village that we enjoyed. I found the information here heads above the Lincoln museum/library located in Springfield, Il.

Elaine S

Verified

November 1, 2025 Stayed at: C-11, Loop: C

5

visit wilderness road state park just down the road in virginia, take the furnace trail in cumberland gap TN to see the iron furnace and The Gap - trail is moderate, uphill, some steps. Lincoln Memorial University is also very impressive in nearby town. The drive up to Pinnacle was well worth it. We also stopped at Cooks turn out on the way back down, worth it. It is a beautiful campground. We did enjoy walking the Nature Trail.

Charles S

Verified

October 30, 2025 Stayed at: B-20, Loop: B

5

It was only a one- night stopover, but it’s one of our favorite national park campgrounds. Very quiet, not crowded this time of year.

Karen F

Verified

October 30, 2025 Stayed at: B-19, Loop: B

5

We loved that the sight was paved and that there were many hikes we could do leaving from the campground.

Penny P

Verified

October 30, 2025 Stayed at: A-17, Loop: A

5

Beautiful park, well maintained, and wonderful camp host.

Kaci S

Verified

October 28, 2025 Stayed at: C-24, Loop: C

5

My favorite campground!!

Kaci S

Verified

October 28, 2025 Stayed at: C-20, Loop: C

5

Our favorite place to camp! I cannot say enough good things about it!

Kaci S

Verified

October 28, 2025 Stayed at: C-24, Loop: C

5

My favorite campground!!

Location Wilderness Road Campground

Address:
Cumberland Gap Wilderness Road Campground, 854 National Park Road
Ewing, VA, 24248
United States

Highway access

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

Distance to downtown

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 7, 2026

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