Best RV Parks & Resorts near Cumberland Gap National Historic Park
Cumberland Gap National Historic Park offers several RV campgrounds with electrical hookups and varying levels of amenities. Leeman Field Park in Pennington Gap provides full-hookup RV sites with water, sewer, and 50-amp electrical connections, accommodating big rigs with boat-in and drive-in access options. The Wilderness Road Campground features paved RV pads with electric service in loops B and C, though water is only available at the bathhouses, not individual sites. Harlan County Campground offers year-round RV camping with 50-amp electric, water, and sewer hookups for large rigs in Putney, Kentucky. Royal Blue RV Park in Pioneer, Tennessee provides year-round RV sites with full hookups, though it doesn't accommodate big rigs. "Sites can be hilly, even the RV paved pads, so be cautious on site selection. That said, the roads and pads were recently re-paved and have nice curb stops at the ends to assist in backing in."
Many RV parks in the Cumberland Gap region require leveling blocks due to sloping terrain, particularly at sites near Wilderness Road. Cell service varies throughout the area, with most campgrounds reporting adequate coverage—one reviewer noted "2-3 bars of LTE" at Wilderness Road. Most RV sites near Cumberland Gap don't require reservations, operating on a first-come, first-served basis, though availability can be limited during peak seasons. Dump stations are available at select campgrounds including Wilderness Road, which offers a clean dump station with water service. Pets are generally permitted throughout the area's RV parks. Navigation to some campgrounds may involve mountain roads with elevation changes, particularly when accessing locations in nearby Kentucky and Tennessee. Several campgrounds feature clean, updated bathhouses with private shower facilities separate from restrooms, providing comfort during extended stays.
