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Wilderness Road State Park Campground, near Ewing, Virginia, is a charming spot that offers a blend of natural beauty and essential amenities for a comfortable camping experience. With electric hookups available and well-maintained bathhouses, it’s a solid choice for those looking to enjoy the great outdoors without sacrificing too much comfort.

The campground is surrounded by a stunning deciduous forest, providing plenty of shade and a peaceful atmosphere. Visitors have noted the cleanliness of the facilities, especially the showers, which are private and spacious—a real treat after a day of hiking. One camper mentioned, “The bathrooms are clean and well maintained,” highlighting the park staff's commitment to keeping things tidy.

For outdoor enthusiasts, there are numerous hiking trails nearby, including the scenic Pinnacle Overlook, which offers breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains. While some sites are close together, the overall vibe is quiet and relaxing, making it a great escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Whether you’re camping in a tent or an RV, Wilderness Road State Park Campground is a fantastic place to unwind and connect with nature.

Fee Info

For all campsites, reservations and payments must be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or calling the Rec.gov Reservation Line at (877) 444-6777. INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY CAMPING $18.00 per night per site without electricity. Maximum of eight people, four tents, and two cars per site. $24.00 per night per site with electricity. All sites are half price for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders. ($9.00 for a non-electric campsite and $12.00 for an electric campsite) GROUP CAMPING $39.00 per night per Group Campsite. Minimum of 12 people, maximum of 25 people, and maximum of 4 vehicles per group site. No electricity is available at group sites. Group Camping is located in loops G and O.

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Wilderness Road Campground is located in Virginia

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Directions

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.

Address

Cumberland Gap Wilderness Road Campground 854 National Park Road
Ewing, VA 24248

Coordinates

36.60446 N
83.632539 W

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Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group

Features

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  • Market
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  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

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  • Sanitary Dump
  • Water Hookups
  • 30 Amp Hookups
  • 50 Amp Hookups
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16 Reviews

Reviewed Sep. 6, 2025

Nice National Park Campground

Pretty park. Sites are wooded and not too close together. Most sites need leveling blocks. The bath house is small. 2 stalls and sinks in the bathroom . 2 individual shower rooms. There appeared to be only 2 bathrooms/bath houses for the entire campground. Water pump at bathroom area. No dish washing station. Some sites had electricity, but not all of them. There are lots of hiking trails and a great visitor center. I hope to go back when I can spend more time in the park. Three star rating mainly due to the inadequate number of showers/bathrooms.

SiteC 11
Month of VisitAugust
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by elizabeth L., September 6, 2025
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by elizabeth L., September 6, 2025
Reviewed Jul. 8, 2025

Very nice campground.

This campground is very clean and well maintained. I am in my van and stayed in loop B. I don't normally get dites with electric but with my lifetime interagency pass, my site with electric cost $12. I have a constant 3 bars with Visible which is Verizon. They have signs up that warn bears are very active in the campground right now so I have not walked around much, but it is beautiful here.

SiteB3
Month of VisitJuly
Reviewed Feb. 22, 2025

Quite winter stay

Love the park. Only a few campers this time of the year. Only 1 bathhouse open.

SiteC-9
Month of VisitFebruary
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Shawn L., February 22, 2025
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Shawn L., February 22, 2025
Reviewed May. 1, 2024

Very mixed bag

This campground had some good features: hookups and bathhouse were good, location is very pretty, staff clearly take good care of things. Mostly older folks mid week so pretty quiet.

But for some reason there is a path that goes through several campsites. We booked one of these sites without knowing (B12), which meant we had strangers walking through our campsite all the time. Our dogs hated it and so did we! Also sites are close together, most aren’t level, and some are in clear disrepair. They also do a good job cleaning the bathhouses, but they do it from 8-9am which is also when many people are trying to use them.

SiteB12
Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Lucy P., May 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Lucy P., May 1, 2024
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Lucy P., May 1, 2024
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Reviewed Apr. 11, 2023

Quiet Site in Deciduous Canopy

Wilderness Road Cumberland Gap : (Scale 1- bad, 5-Very good 70 yr olds in 17’ trailer: Overall Rating: 4 Price: $24 w electricity $18 w/o Usage during visit: low Site Privacy: 2 to 4 depending on location. Some areas, sites close in 3 directions. Looks to be better privacy in non electric sites. Site Spacing: 3 to 4 Site surface: Gravel, ours, tough to level Reservations: Yes Campground Noise 5. Quiet Road Noise: 4, depending on location. Highway noise Electricity. 2 loops have electricity. Water: at dump station and restrooms Sewer: No Dump: Yes Bathroom: 5 Clean Showers: 5. Private rooms Pull Throughs most are backing Cell Service (Verizon): 5. Great Setting: Deciduous forest Weather: 60s to upper 30s Bugs: None Solar: Great. May change as the trees leaf out more. Host: They are active. Location: Near Town of Gap - quaint, make sure to visit. 1919 is the place for lunch or dinner we hear from locals. 10 minutes to good grocery stores in Middlesboro.

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Month of VisitApril
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Roger W., April 11, 2023
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Roger W., April 11, 2023
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Roger W., April 11, 2023
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Reviewed May. 27, 2022

Great campground

It was a great campground electric only nice showers and restroom nice private lots tons of shade

Sitec9
Month of VisitMay
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by chris S., May 27, 2022
Reviewed Sep. 17, 2020

Fabulous bathrooms and showers

But a lot of noise from the highway. There’s only water at the bathroom, not at the sites. Most of the sites in loops B and C (where there’s electricity) are large RV rigs. The bathrooms are clean and well maintained and the showers are big, clean, and private, a real treat. There’s an ice vending machine behind the BP nearby and lots of hiking and sightseeing. The trees and shade are great!

  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Stephani , September 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Stephani , September 17, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Stephani , September 17, 2020
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Reviewed Aug. 30, 2020

Simple and Sweet

Located just east of the Cumberland Gap in the Tri-State area. Campground is a self check-in to first come/ first serve. 6 loops circle labeled A thru F with B&C having electric and F for group camping! Bathhouses were super clean and maintained. Lots of hiking in the area and Cumberland Gap only 3.5 miles trek from camp.

  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Kenny P., August 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Kenny P., August 30, 2020
  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Kenny P., August 30, 2020
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Reviewed Sep. 4, 2019

Beautiful, but busy with traffic noise

Extremely large campground, primitive and electric sites available. $14 for primitive and $20 for electric. Group sites also available for $35, require a reservation. Sites are fairly close together, so there isn't much privacy if you're looking for that. Full shower houses in B and C loop, water pressure leaves those with long and/or thick hair wanting more. Hosts on site, sometimes two sets of hosts. Rangers also patrol frequently throughout the day. Traffic noise can be heard from the nearby hughway. Lots of trails, Pinnacle Overlook is gorgeous. There's also cave tours for an extra fee, flip flop type shoes are not allowed, no children under five, and I believe no dogs either.

  • Review photo of Wilderness Road Campground by Clementine K., September 4, 2019
Reviewed Jun. 10, 2018

Secluded, great sites, clean facilities, with hiking trsils

Located in the Cumberland Gap where TN, VA and Ky touch borders. Very beautiful mountains with hiking trails ftom short distances to overnight primitive camping trials. Campsites are spacious with electric hookups only. Shower facilities are very clean and well kept.

Month of VisitMay
Reviewed Oct. 7, 2017

Great place!!

We enjoyed the vast amount of trails and hiking all over the tori-state area!

SiteC7
Month of VisitOctober
Reviewed Oct. 1, 2016

Cumberland Gap

This is near the borders of KY, VA, and TN in Cumberland Gap park. Convenient to the park, the AT, and the nearby town for supplies, restaurants, and grocery. Its name is misleading: the campground is quite large and not far from civilization or the highway, but it’s still a great place to enjoy nature. The campground is among the trees so is very shady and semi-privacy. This is the only campground in this part of the park. Nothing to do on site besides picnic and relax, there’s endless hiking and backpacking nearby.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to camp at Wilderness Road Campground?

Camping at Wilderness Road Campground can cost between $18.00 and $39.00 depending on the site.

Does Wilderness Road Campground have RV hookups?

According to TheDyrt.com, Wilderness Road Campground has 30 amp and 50 amp electric hookups and water hookups.

What is the max vehicle length at Wilderness Road Campground?

Wilderness Road Campground allows vehicles up to 50 feet.

Are fires allowed at Wilderness Road Campground?

Yes, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, fires are allowed at Wilderness Road Campground, although make sure to check current fire restrictions in the area.

Does Wilderness Road Campground have wifi?

No, according to campers on TheDyrt.com, Wilderness Road Campground does not have wifi.

Is there cell phone reception at Wilderness Road Campground?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is excellent coverage for AT&T, some coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.

How hard is it to get a campsite at Wilderness Road Campground?

Some campers book as far as 6 months in advance, so on high-demand weekends it can be very difficult to get a campsite at Wilderness Road Campground. If you want to get a last-minute campsite at Wilderness Road Campground, try setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts

Why is it so hard to get a campsite at Wilderness Road Campground?

There are 154 campsites at Wilderness Road Campground and over 80 million Americans who camp! Try snagging a cancellation by setting up a text message Alert atTheDyrt.com/alerts