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
Susan R
VerifiedOctober 23, 2024 • Stayed at: B-07, Loop: B
level site with full hook ups
Brian W
VerifiedOctober 20, 2024 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: B
We enjoyed the various areas of the park. Just enjoyed the campground and facilities
Clarence F
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: C-25, Loop: C
We started coming here in 2006 and we love it great place to relax
Edward C
VerifiedOctober 18, 2024 • Stayed at: C-11, Loop: C
We were fortunate to get a campsite that was fairl level, only needed 2 boards under each wheel on one side on C-11. The week before this, our campsite B-5 was even more level. So many of the sites are very unlevel and I like that the description on Recreation.gov gives the slope from slight to severe. We enjoyed a nice hike, even saw some deer on the hike. The restrooms and showers are nice for a National Park and a bonus as many National Parks do not have showers or sites with electric. We like to stay here whenever we are in the area.
James S
VerifiedOctober 13, 2024 • Stayed at: C-25, Loop: C
Well maintained, helpful & Professional -“Ranger Sam” assisted us with Check-In and later alerted us to high-wind inclement weather - arranging for us to move to a safer camp area away from overhead trees. Restroom was clean and provisioned. Visitor Center was well staffed and extremely helpful with planning our stay. Thank you to All.
Susan M
VerifiedOctober 12, 2024 • Stayed at: E-15, Loop: E
I love coming to wilderness rd campground I walk the trails there and visit the horse it's so peaceful to be in the great outdoors, most of the people I meet there are so friendly and I also do the night hike with the ranger, I really enjoyed last year when they had the bluegrass band, hopefully the park can bring it back in the near future. I really enjoyed my stay and will be back next year.
Dennis D
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: C-17, Loop: C
Very quiet Campground. Good amount of trees and shrubs between sites. Watch out how much slope is listed on each site. Some are steep. Rangers led activities each night on weekends. No water but plenty of places in Campground to get water.
Jeannet v
VerifiedOctober 1, 2024 • Stayed at: B-11, Loop: B
Great relaxing stay. Beautiful hikes in the area.
Campground is very well maintained!
Hubert Y
VerifiedSeptember 27, 2024 • Stayed at: C-19, Loop: C
Campground is clean and quiet
Murray R
VerifiedSeptember 21, 2024 • Stayed at: A-05, Loop: A
The campsite was nice and clean, but there were a few buts; no fire wood except what one can forage on the grounds around there. The grill on the fire pit was damaged which made cooking a little difficult. Other than that it was great. The volunteer at the gate was very helpful.
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
