About Wilderness Road Campground
Number of accommodations: 151
Seasonal information
2026 Season availability
Campground Amenities
Most popular amenities
Pet friendly
Showers
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- 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
William M
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: C-03, Loop: C
had a great experience as usual
Tommy B
VerifiedNovember 8, 2022 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: C
rangers are very helpful
William O
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: B-10, Loop: B
Awesome camp ground. Clean
Thomas J
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: C-01, Loop: C
I was glad to find out this campground takes reservations now, guess one good things from covid? Anyway, we love this campground and the national park. Will be back next year for sure.
Michael W
VerifiedNovember 7, 2022 • Stayed at: C-05, Loop: C
Beautiful area to explore and relax. Park rangers are friendly, knowledgeable, and professional.
Jaime R
VerifiedNovember 6, 2022 • Stayed at: C-06, Loop: C
We have been here twice now. Our last visit was the weekend before Halloween. It was absolutely beautiful filled with the colors of autumn. The animals there are healthy looking. Some places we have been to have had dear covered in ticks. That’s not the case with these dear. We saw one as soon as we pulled in, just before we reached the ranger station. You can buy firewood there in bundles for I believe $8 each. The staff were amazing. They are super nice and friendly. You get to park literally in a spot in the woods. We were able to get a class A in with no problem. I think all the sites are pull in (back in) except one pull through. We had a fire pit and picnic table. Please do be careful of leaving food out and properly dispose of garbage as there are bears here. It could mean euthanization of the bear. If you come across one, you just have to make a lot of noise. Not to worry though I wouldn’t think as there ARE kids. They can be more vicious than bears. Lol. Just kidding. People who camp here are friendly for the most part or they keep to themselves. Night time is peaceful. All you hear are the critters hollering. They have a really nice outdoor amphitheater. Again, it’s wooded. Only issue is that I’m handicapped so I couldn’t get down in there. They have a bath house. I didn’t use it but noticed several others doing so. They have a dump station for convenience. The roads are paved so you can get a wheelchair or power chair in. There are designated handicap spots. We have nothing bad to say about this place. It’s just a clean, peaceful area for those who like being surrounded by forestry. We didn’t leave expensive items outside without supervision. It may be completely safe to do so but I wouldn’t recommend tempting anyone just in case. There are rangers and we did also see a game warden come through. Love it here. I’ll definitely be back.
Robert E
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: F-17, Loop: F
Wilderness road campground is one of the cleanest and most well-maintained campgrounds that I stay in. It's a great choice for tent camping.
Janice R
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: B-09, Loop: B
Our favorite campground. Super clean and park employees are so nice and friendly!
Daniel H
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: B-13, Loop: B
We always enjoy this campground. Nice trails for hiking. Everything is kept well. Cumberland Gap is a nice visit. Just a relaxing place all around.
Cathy L
VerifiedNovember 5, 2022 • Stayed at: D-28, Loop: D
The cleanliness of the whole area was impeccable. The nature was spectacular. The solitude was amazing.
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
