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
DAVID B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: C
The brakes on our Motorhome got hot and we needed to park it outside the campground before having it towed for repair. We talked to a Park employee and he was great to help us find a repair facility and they assured me that it would be alright where it was until the next day. We wanted to stay in the campground and observed it to be clean and set up well for campers.
Nicole B
VerifiedNovember 17, 2023 • Stayed at: D-35, Loop: D
Great park and a great experience!
JAMES W
VerifiedNovember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B-17, Loop: B
The campground was beautiful. Our entire site had leaves raked away from the asphalt, firepit and picnic table. This made it very easy to see where to back in our trailer. We had site B-17 and a 21' trailer, even though the site was a bit slanted, there were no issues backing in and setting up. The bathrooms were heated and very clean. Easy access to Cumberland Gap trails along with trails around the campground to hike. Water fill up and dumping were laid out well. We would definitely stay here in the future.
Keith H
VerifiedNovember 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: B
Enjoyed our stay. Don't change a thing.
Joel P
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B-11, Loop: B
I really enjoyed my stay here. The bath houses are clean and in very good condition. The sites are generally well placed and organized. You WILL need to bring leveling blocks or something. Some of the sites are fairly level, but many are very much on a slant and would be impossible for me to sleep without leveling. They are far enough apart that you cannot overhear neighbors speaking at a normal conversational tone, but if they are calling to each other from one side of camper to the other you will hear them quite well. That being said, during my stay I did not have any complaints about noise even with neighbors on all sides. Very pleasant place to camp and not far from several nice restaurants.
Stacy G
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: C
Park was clean and quiet. Hiking was plentiful and the perfect level of challenging. Ranger Stormy was so kind and helped us make a site change without a problem. We will definitely be back!
Lisa B
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B-12, Loop: B
The campground is well run by nice people. It is very close to Cumberland Gap and all you can do there. We took the pinnacle road to the top and stood on the state line between Virginia and Kentucky. We also took a short walk on the wilderness trail. Some people hiked from the campground over to Cumberland gap over the trail. There are short trails in the campground also. Clean place.
Vonda C
VerifiedNovember 11, 2023 • Stayed at: B-15, Loop: B
Wilderness Campground is so Beautiful and a very nice place to stay. Bathrooms and the showers are well maintained. Awesome place to stay!
Lorna W
VerifiedNovember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: B-01, Loop: B
Great hosts and pretty place to camp - very affordable as well.
Patrice H
VerifiedNovember 8, 2023 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: C
We stayed at site C2 in a 33 ft. Super C. The pad was level and extra wide so spacious and plenty of room for our chairs. The fire pit and pic table were on the wrong side for us to be able to use but other than that, the campground was quiet, clean, plenty of dumpsters for trash. We enjoyed watching the Cedar Waxwings out of our dinette window. The hiking trails were easy to access from the campground.
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
