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
Chris F
VerifiedNovember 24, 2022 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: C
good trails, very quiet and close to groceries. If it's sunday get your beer in Tennessee
Tim M
VerifiedNovember 22, 2022 • Stayed at: B-19, Loop: B
Weather turned unseasonably cold, otherwise would have had a more enjoyable camping experience. Even so bathrooms were nice and glad to have showers. Really good hiking trails right from the campground. Really enjoyed all the history, excellent presentations in the visitor center, and the restoration of the gap itself. Underrated park relative to Smokies.
Richard B
VerifiedNovember 21, 2022 • Stayed at: B-18, Loop: B
Like it says, bring your leveling blocks..
Lawrence H
VerifiedNovember 17, 2022 • Stayed at: B-17, Loop: B
Very easy to access and set up. So close to all of the sites we visited. Loved the senior discount for those with a lifetime Senior Pass.
Debra M
VerifiedNovember 16, 2022 • Stayed at: B-16, Loop: B
We always enjoy staying here. The rangers are always friendly and helpful and busy keeping things clean and safe!
Denver b
VerifiedNovember 14, 2022 • Stayed at: F-07, Loop: F
We love the camp ground, only thing i can't figure out is there is no hose to rise the grey and black water tanks out with there was earlier and also no hose to get drinking water with. Glad i brought my own water hose to top off the holding tank so we would have water. Other than that we had a great time,
Michael K
VerifiedNovember 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C-10, Loop: C
My #1 getaway from Nashville.
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park Wilderness Road Campground has been a destination for hammock, tent, and rv camping for years. Campground is always well maintained. I prefer the new online booking system for planning, and a guarantee of having a a site upon arrival, or adjacent sites for family rendezvous. Like new t being requires to have exact cash and circle the campground after finding a spot to pay the cash box. Trailheads for hiking and cycling are convenient. Many local amenities . Tue town of Cumberland Gap is a favorite for festivals, Gap Creek Coffee House, Nineteen19 Bar & Grill for amazing cuisine, and Angelo’s for good craft beer. Pappy’s had a good selection of wine and craft beer . Middlesboro is a couple of. Ike’s away with major grocery stores and a variety of other amenities . Everything you need for outdoor adventure and convenience packed into a few square miles. Powell River nearby for paddling & fishing. Recommend Virginia State Park Wilderness Road State Park. Walk to the fort, and step back in time.
Donna S
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: C-09, Loop: C
We loved our camping experience at Wilderness Campground. The size of the campsite is the largest of anywhere we’ve camped. The sites are private and everyone around us was friendly. The bath houses were clean and well kept. We went into Cumberland Gap and Middlesboro, both of which are close by and had whatever we needed. We love to stay at this campground!
Angie H
VerifiedNovember 12, 2022 • Stayed at: B-05, Loop: B
It was a very nice campground. We enjoyed hiking trails and the Hensley Settlement tour.
Calvin H
VerifiedNovember 11, 2022 • Stayed at: C-24, Loop: C
Enjoy very much staying at this campground. Bath houses are VERY clean, and park rangers at this site are VERY generous. We attended a show on bats & their behaviors one night, and had a great time. By far one of our most favorite places to stay!
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
