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Wilderness Road Campground in Virginia
Hard to BookNational Park

Wilderness Road Campground

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Virginia

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Next Available Dates

Sep 6 (87 sites)Sep 7 (132 sites)Sep 8 (136 sites)

87 sites open on Sep 6 at Wilderness Road Campground. Check your own dates above, or set a watch and we will alert you when one frees up.

Last checked 6 September 2026, 00:27 UTC.

Notices from Recreation.gov

Camping is permitted no more than 14 days within a rolling 30-day period. Campers should be prepared for unlevel campsites.

You must CHECK OUT no later than NOON on the day of departure. You may CHECK IN anytime after 2:00 p.m. Onsite check-in is NOT required.

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 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.

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)626-3800

Recreation.gov does not date these notices. We last read them on September 6, 2026. Check Wilderness Road Campground on Recreation.gov

Stay and booking rules

Mid-stay changes allowedMaximum stay: 14 nights

Published by Recreation.gov for Wilderness Road Campground, read on September 6, 2026.

Wilderness Road Campground Facts

  • As of September 2026, Wilderness Road Campground is a campground in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Virginia with 154 campsites.
  • Wilderness Road Campground is booked through Recreation.gov.
  • PermitSnag checks Wilderness Road Campground for availability and alerts watchers when a site opens up.
  • Wilderness Road Campground is located at 36.6045° N, 83.6325° W.

At a Glance

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Best For
Families
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Setting
Mountain
🛣️
Access
Paved road
🏕️
Sites
154

Things to Do

🥾Hiking
📷Photography
Stargazing
🏎️Offroad
🐴Horse Riding

Frequently Asked Questions

Wilderness Road Campground is rated "Hard to Book" based on historical demand. This campground is popular and often books out weeks in advance. Your best strategy is to monitor cancellations.

Sites at Wilderness Road Campground

151 sites listed by Recreation.gov.

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Site Types

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Standard
141 sites
Tent
10 sites

Amenities

🚻restrooms🚿showers💧potable water🚛dump station

Site Features

Accessible
ADA compliant
Hookups
Electric/Water

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