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
KJ D
VerifiedJuly 14, 2022 • Stayed at: D-01, Loop: D
Ranger’s assistance with changing campsites was greatly appreciated. Good stay
William L
VerifiedJuly 7, 2022 • Stayed at: C-12, Loop: C
The campground is wonderfully maintained. The sites and facilities are always clean. The one downside is that some sites have a significant slope so pay attention to the grade in the site details.
Davalene B
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: B-07, Loop: B
Great site quite loved every day
brian g
VerifiedJuly 5, 2022 • Stayed at: B-07, Loop: B
Facilities were great, privacy at campsites was good. No interaction with any staff/host, but none was required. Lots of great hiking and history lessons to be had.
matthew l
VerifiedJuly 1, 2022 • Stayed at: D-29, Loop: D
There is no Ranger at the ranger station you just go to your site. You cannot buy firewood in the park you have to get it at a store. We only sad the Ranger when we first walked in he was in the park but the three days and we were there he was the only range we saw
Cheryl K
VerifiedJune 27, 2022 • Stayed at: C-18, Loop: C
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park has been a getaway for years. The campground is beautiful, plenty of trees for privacy, and shade, and very well maintained. The park and campground are within a couple of miles of most amenities. The historic town of Cumberland Gap includes greenway, and hiking trailheads, excellent coffee and restaurants. Check out Gap Creek Coffee House for coffee and food, Nineteen19 for amazing cuisine, and a bar, Angelo’s for draft craft beer. Check out Pappy’s package store for wine and craft beer.
Cumberland Gap hosts a variety of festivals the light the year . Go to Guardians of the Gap Facebook page for details . Amazing hiking trails! My favorite is Sand Cave and White Rocks. Pinnacle overlook is a must see with easy access a few hindered feet from the parking lot .
JEnnifer O
VerifiedJune 26, 2022 • Stayed at: B-15, Loop: B
Very nice campground with clean facilities. Great location.
John B
VerifiedJune 20, 2022 • Stayed at: B-07, Loop: B
Nice place. Will come again.
Heaven S
VerifiedJune 13, 2022 • Stayed at: C-02, Loop: C
Absolutely a wonderful place to stay. It was so quiet and peaceful even on memorial day weekend. There is so much to do for every age. Pinnacle overlook was an easy hike with beautiful views. Skylight cave was a more difficult hike for us but it was so rewarding and there's a beautiful cool spring to rest your tired feet in. Then we ended our day with a ranger lead night hike. It was a very memorable weekend!!
Sandra G
VerifiedJune 6, 2022 • Stayed at: E-04, Loop: E
Wonderful place to camp! Enough trees and space so you don’t feel crowded. Even on Memorial Day weekend, it was very nice. Showers and bathrooms are well kept.
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 3, 2026
