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
Charles H
VerifiedAugust 5, 2023 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C
Mark T
VerifiedAugust 1, 2023 • Stayed at: B-08, Loop: B
Easy to get in excellent park ranger
Carol C
VerifiedJuly 31, 2023 • Stayed at: A-16, Loop: A
Park ranger was beyond courteous and helpful. Only stayed one night in my travels but plan to return on my way back through. Showers were clean, park was peaceful.
staci w
VerifiedJuly 26, 2023 • Stayed at: A-13, Loop: A
Highly recommend! Tucked away from the city life but right off highway. Minimal traffic noise. Camp hosts very friendly and keep the place very clean. Perfect for tent camping. ⛺️
Manuel M
VerifiedJuly 18, 2023 • Stayed at: E-24, Loop: E
True hidden little gem. Sites are well kept with nice space between each - the electric sites (Loops A, B, and C) are a bit tight but offer ample shade. The tent sites Loops D, E, F are spacious and easy to find a space isolated from other campers. No direct water on any site, although wells located near all the Great restrooms, which are always clean with awesome hot showers. Abundant trails right from campground, some which link directly with other very lengthy gorgeous trails. Good biking trails nearby and this little jewel is a mere 1.5 miles away from another hidden, wonderful semi-secret - Cumberland Gap, TN. Campground is always quiet and worth a long weekend stay.
Kristie B
VerifiedJuly 16, 2023 • Stayed at: B-15, Loop: B
Great place to camp
Rex F
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: B-07, Loop: B
Great campground, clean and well-maintained
Julio L
VerifiedJuly 15, 2023 • Stayed at: C-25, Loop: C
Wilderness Road campground is great. The road, restrooms and electric campsites are great. Campsites are spacious and private. The camp hosts were kind and helpful.
Kellie C
VerifiedJuly 9, 2023 • Stayed at: F-16, Loop: F
This campground is reallY a hidden gem. The forests are beautiful and in some places looks as if they have been taken straight from a movie. There are plenty of challenging trails that head out directly from the campground and many other things to explore such as caves. The staff is very helpful but not intrusive. The facilities are always clean and the cost per nightr in my opinion is very generous. Id recommend it to anyone.
Lynn I
VerifiedJuly 6, 2023 • Stayed at: B-17, Loop: B
It was very difficult to back into Site 13. I arrived in the dark, and the signage directing me to the campsite - road versus other campsites - was confusing - and I almost turned into another camper's site instead of the road.
The showers were incredible, some of the best I've encountered.
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
