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
Britta B
VerifiedFebruary 15, 2024 • Stayed at: B-16, Loop: B
Our campsite 16 was pretty well leveled. The campground was well maintained and we had a good time.
Cody C
VerifiedJanuary 8, 2024 • Stayed at: B-14, Loop: B
Excellent campground, expertly maintained!
Jonathan T
VerifiedJanuary 3, 2024 • Stayed at: C-25, Loop: C
It was excellent. A nice quiet campground in December. Too bad the wood for sale was locked and the nearest bathroom was locked. Trails are nice but more signage would help since the trail network is complex near the campground. I could not click on 5 stars — that page did not work.
Teresa H
VerifiedJanuary 1, 2024 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: B
Parked our Class C overnight at the campground. Very well maintained site; no leaves even. We were very pleased with the cleanliness of bathhouse as well.
Laura S
VerifiedDecember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B-20, Loop: B
Fall and winter are great times to go. I was one of only a handful of campers in the entire park.
I really enjoyed my time here and absolutely will return.
Site B20 was a bit tricky to get into because it points in the wrong direction. Other than that, it was a great site. Clean and level.
Randy K
VerifiedDecember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: B
Wilderness Road Campground is one of the better campgrounds I’ve visited. Location is great with miles of hiking trails available in the campground or within a short drive. The campground is very clean and facilities are clean with showers and comfort stations (restrooms). They also have a few very nice handicap sites also close to the comfort stations and set up with grills picnic tables and cement sidewalks.
They have electric at most sites , water hydrants throughout and a dump station. Group sites tents sites. A very nice picnic area and an amphitheater what is top notch! Open year round.
Robert T
VerifiedDecember 15, 2023 • Stayed at: B-05, Loop: B
Always a tranquil pleasant stay. No water or sewer at sights, but you know that when you reserve a spot. Shower rooms are clean and highly functional! Rangers and hosts are friendly and helpful.
Jennifer D
VerifiedDecember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: C-24, Loop: C
The amenties were great! The campsites were clean, showers were hot and bathroom was tidy.
Curtis D
VerifiedDecember 4, 2023 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: C
Clean, wellkept campground with great bathroom/shower facilities.
Ed B
VerifiedNovember 20, 2023 • Stayed at: D-04, Loop: D
I love this place for my quiet, peaceful getaways! There are always open sites for tent camping, and lots of mature tree cover at every campsite. Clean restrooms with super spacious and completely private showers in a separate building. The staff are tremendous--helpful, knowledgeable and very friendly without being intrusive.
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 4, 2026
