Wilderness Road Campground

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854 National Park Road, Ewing, VA 24248
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1,401 ft

Price

$18 - $39/night

Booking

Reservable

Sites

154 campsites

Season

Loops B, C, D and co...

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Very Pet Friendly

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Wilderness Road Campground
$18.00 - $39.00 / night
Campsite Fees
Standard Nonelectric sites cost $18 per night, Standard Electric sites cost $24 per night, and Group Camping sites cost $39 per night. Discounts are...
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Standard Site Fee$18.00
Hookup Site Fee$24.00
Premium Site Fee$0.00
Hike and Bike Site Fee$0.00
Group Site Fee$39.00
Food Storage Locker Fee$0.00

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854 National Park Road, Ewing, VA 24248

Wilderness Road Campground

854 National Park Road, Ewing, VA 24248

Nearby places
Middlesboro, KY: 5 miles (~10 minutes)
Harrogate, TN: ~10 minutes
Gibson Station, VA: ~10 minutes
Knoxville, TN: 56 miles (~1.5 hours)
Lexington, KY: 130 miles (~2.5 hours)
Abingdon, VA: 115 miles (~2 hours)
Nearby supplies
Supplies available in nearby towns—Middlesboro, KY
Harrogate, TN
and Gibson Station, VA, each ~10 minutes away.


About Wilderness Road Campground

Wilderness Road Campground sits within Cumberland Gap National Historical Park at 1,401 feet elevation in the Appalachian Mountains near Ewing, Virginia. The campground has 154 sites spread across multiple loops, with space for tents, trailers, and RVs. Fees run $18-$39 per night. Sites include electric hookups, and the campground offers modern amenities like flush toilets, hot showers, and a dump station.
Wilderness Road Campground accommodates various camping styles, including tent camping, RV camping, and group camping. Electrical hookups are available for RVs. Loops B and C cater to RV setups, while group sites are located in loops G and O.




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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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About Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

Context for the broader area surrounding Wilderness Road Campground, sourced from the federal Recreation.gov rec-area record.

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bisons, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a cave, see Hensley Settlement, or camp under the stars. Come find your connection to Cumberland Gap.

Directions

By Plane The closest major airport is located in Knoxville, Tennessee approximately 85 miles away. Flights can also be made into Lexington, Kentucky approximately 130 miles away. By Car The park entrance is located on Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro Kentucky.