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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 (679)
What Guests Are Saying
Wilderness Road Campground offers a peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained setting with courteous staff and accessible facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers. Visitors appreciate the variety of scenic hiking trails and wildlife, as well as the campground's serene atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for many. Some reviewers noted issues with site leveling and noise from nearby roads, but overall, the positive experiences highlight the campground's charm and tranquility.
What Guests Are Saying
Wilderness Road Campground offers a peaceful, clean, and beautifully maintained setting with courteous staff and accessible facilities, including well-kept bathrooms and showers. Visitors appreciate the variety of scenic hiking trails and wildlife, as well as the campground's serene atmosphere, making it a favorite destination for many. Some reviewers noted issues with site leveling and noise from nearby roads, but overall, the positive experiences highlight the campground's charm and tranquility.
Review Summary
James G
VerifiedJune 14, 2026 • Stayed at: C-17, Loop: C
Most spots level. Bathhouse and electrical hook up. Liked that there were several hiking trails from the campground, no need to drive anywhere.
Tommy B
VerifiedJune 13, 2026 • Stayed at: C-15, Loop: C
good place to camp
Stephanie D
VerifiedJune 9, 2026 • Stayed at: C-07, Loop: C
We stayed in C-6 and it was absolutely perfect. I loved the distance between us and the other campers. Plenty of wooded area and it was clean. Our spot was pretty level and easy to back into. This was our second trip and will return.
If you have Verizon, we recommend you remove the 5G and put it on LTE for better reception. Worked for us in that spot.
Justin C
VerifiedJune 8, 2026 • Stayed at: D-19, Loop: D
Always a good, quiet, and peaceful experience every time we (wife and I) are here. There are some good quality trails that aren't over ran by tourists. The campsites also stay cool in the hottest part of the day. I will come back to this campground.
Steve S
VerifiedJune 6, 2026 • Stayed at: C-25, Loop: C
Good trip great place to camp
Robert M
VerifiedJune 4, 2026 • Stayed at: C-04, Loop: C
We were in site c-4 which is a pull through site and isn’t bad if you can pull your rig through backwards because the picnic table and fire ring are on the opposite side of the door. We did manage to maneuver ours in so we were facing them but our trailer is only 28 feet so it wasn’t too bad. A bigger rig wouldn’t be able to do it.
The campground was surprisingly empty for a holiday weekend but after looking at most of the sites we could understand why.
There was no one to run the campground store so we couldn’t get firewood or ice there and had to go to Middlesboro KY to get them.
The bathrooms and showers were actually very clean and up to date and the amphitheater was very nice but there were no postings of anything going on. All in all it is a mediocre place.
Rolando B
VerifiedJune 3, 2026 • Stayed at: B-15, Loop: B
Wonderful location to spend a few nights while exploring the park.
james h
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: B-04, Loop: B
Always a nice place to camp. We camp here at least once a year.
Justin C
VerifiedJune 2, 2026 • Stayed at: D-18, Loop: D
Its very quiet with really really well paved roads. Bathhouse is very clean. And the campground host is very friendly, which is rare at some public campgrounds.
Summer G
VerifiedJune 1, 2026 • Stayed at: C-22, Loop: C
This site is perfect and we would book again! Private, peaceful, and a short walk to the restrooms/showers.
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.
Elevation: 418 feet
13 mi drive to downtown Ewing (about 16 min)
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: September 7, 2026
