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
Thomas J
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C
Love this area and this park, the campground is very well developed and maintained.
Justin B
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: F-12, Loop: F
Great!!!
John f
VerifiedNovember 5, 2024 • Stayed at: B-13, Loop: B
clean, quiet and nice camping spaces! We did buy two bundles of firewood they were dry so burned very fast. We forgot our ax as there was downed wood around our site to use. Two showers in the restroom area. Our site # 13 had a decline to the back of our rv where the firepit and picnic table were located, as we are older next time will look for a more level site.
Cynthia d
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: C-18, Loop: C
The site was clean when arrived, was 2 tier and worked for what we needed. We car camped and set everything up on the parking pad, using the second tier for chairs and to hang out by the fire. Bathrooms were decent. We enjoyed that they were warmed. We hiked right from our site the first day, but did leave to do other hikes in the area. Only negative I'd say was that the camping store never seemed to be open. We will definitely be back here.
Sara E
VerifiedNovember 3, 2024 • Stayed at: F-07, Loop: F
The spots are nicely separated from each other. However, you can hear the main hwy/road within the campground all day and night. When I was there so were a lot of kids and they were very loud at all hours. Bathhouses are nice and the events they hold on Friday and Saturday are cool.
Martin J
VerifiedOctober 31, 2024 • Stayed at: C-04, Loop: C
Wilderness Road Campground is a treasure. As far as campsites and facilities, this was the best I encountered in 2500 miles of recent camping. The staff were helpful and the bath facilities stocked and clean. This time I didn't get to hike, but on prior trips I did enjoy the hike to the Tri-State point. Anyway, five stars!
Susan E
VerifiedOctober 30, 2024 • Stayed at: B-15, Loop: B
We were in B15 an electric site. The site was large and level side to side with a slight forward lean. It was very private with greenery around 3 sides. It was a short walk to the bath house and the bathrooms and shower rooms were very clean. There is a lot to do with the Park Service (we did the Hensley Settlement tour) and look forward to coming back to do the Gap Cave tour. Lots of hiking trails. We ate dinner at Nineteen Bar and Grill in the town of Cumberland Gap, TN - a 6 minute drive - which was very good. A beautiful area and important history lesson of the US.
Debra M
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B-13, Loop: B
Nice campground with treed sites. Mostly level sites. Hiking paths, bathhouse and some sites with electric. Beautiful fall colors when we were there. Bathroom and showers could use some attention .
Donna H
VerifiedOctober 28, 2024 • Stayed at: B-14, Loop: B
What a wonderful experience! We did lots of hiking on the trails, there was plenty of places to walk our two little dogs, very quiet at night, magnificent autumn views of all sorts of decidious trees in their fall colors. Its close to Cumberland Gap city and we were pleasantly surprised to be able to see the annual 'Streaming the Gap' festival downtown with all the airstream campers lined up and camping on the main street for the weekend. Had never heard of it or seen so many airstream campers lined up together in my whole life. All were beautiful with many decked out for Halloween. A fun and relaxing weekend if you ever get to go in autumn.
Walter A
VerifiedOctober 24, 2024 • Stayed at: B-07, Loop: B
great place for a overnight stay ,on way to cumberland gap
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
