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
Melissa H
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: C
Very peaceful here. We go a lot to just get away to some quiet.
Brenda S
VerifiedJune 19, 2023 • Stayed at: D-28, Loop: D
Well maintained campground with plenty of shade. Campsites are spacious and usually not very crowded. Would recommend this Park for an off the beaten path experience!! Steeped in history with plenty to do (nice visitors center, overlooks, miles of hiking, with cave and old settlement tours).
paula w
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: C-25, Loop: C
Cumberland Natl Pk is one of the best historic parks. The staff at the Visitor ctr are excellent and know their history. We hiked all the trails and took the Hensley Settlement tour and the Cave tour. Both were above average because the guides were so entertaining. Also the park was never crowded. It is a true gem.
Brenda A
VerifiedJune 17, 2023 • Stayed at: F-17, Loop: F
Beautiful peaceful place
Lisa F
VerifiedJune 8, 2023 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: C
Signage for dumpster stations or something closer to shower houses would be good. I walked a lot looking with load of trash.
Kathleen S
VerifiedJune 6, 2023 • Stayed at: B-10, Loop: B
Nice quite campground with wooded lots & nice trails. Bathrooms were nice & kept pretty clean. Campground is well kept. We enjoyed our stay & look forward to visiting again!
George D
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: C
Park was OK. Showers, bathrooms, and trail access are all phenomenal. Plenty of firewood throughout the park to use.
When felling trees, the trees and debris should be moved away from the campsites, however, as I walked around the park I noticed many trees were fell right next to picnic tables, tent locations, and sometimes the driveway of the site which guests are supposed to use; kinda difficult with big rotting trees laying next to them.
Camphost was rude. My dog barks occasionally as people walk by, never incessantly, however, the camp host decided she wanted to tell me I need to control my dog's barking as she 'heard him barking all morning.' Uhm, there were like 5-6 dogs in that park many of which barked continuously. I informed her I would not be 'controlling' my dog's barking because A. he's a dog B. he doesn't bark enough to control it, it's already under control!
As someone that travels around the country from park to park, place to place, I will not be going back to this park. Great for a one or two night stent but I won't be camping there again.
Steven B
VerifiedMay 31, 2023 • Stayed at: B-05, Loop: B
Beautiful location, felt far away but not too remote. We hiked to Skylight Cave, nice moderate hike through beautiful woods. There are multiple hiking options very close, rails to trails multi use path close by, historic town within a couple of miles with nice coffee shop and a few stores as well as a bicycle museum.
Campground had two loops with electric hookup but many sites aren't very level.
Jordan H
VerifiedMay 30, 2023 • Stayed at: A-12, Loop: A
Beautiful area and the ranger on duty was very helpful.
Gail O
VerifiedMay 29, 2023 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: C
Site was really nice; paved and level. We missed having water on the site. Would be nice if there was more than one dump station. We were with a group of dulcimer players and enjoyed playing for other campers. One rainy day we were invited to play at the visitors center. Gave a us a dry place to play and had lots of listeners there.
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
