There are variety of Driveway Grade. Such as moderate, slight, and severe.

150 of 152 campsites have Campfire Allowed

All campsites have Is Equipment Mandatory

3 of 152 campsites have Food Storage Locker

2 of 152 campsites have Accessible Grills

2 of 152 campsites have Accessible Parking

2 of 152 campsites have Accessible Walkways

2 of 152 campsites have Accessible Campsites

Green grass area with a small brown post.

A grass area with brown leaves on the ground.

A brown picnic table with a brown circle fire ring surrounded with trees.

A green grass area with a small brown post.

A brown picnic table.

A gravel area surrounded with green trees.

A-10

Green grass area with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A gravel area with green plants and leaves.

A-11

A blacktop area with green space and a concrete walkway.

Green grass area with a small brown post and a sidewalk to the right.

Green grass area with gravel.

A-12

A green grass area with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

Green grass area with a small brown post near a blacktop road.

Green grass area with a small brown post, and a light green tent.

A-13

A green grass area with a brown picnic table and brown circle fire ring.

A-14

Green grass area with a brown circle fire ring and picnic table.

A-15

Green grass area with a circle fire ring and picnic table with leaves on the ground.

A gravel area with colorful trees and a small brown post.

A green grass area with a circle fire ring and brown picnic table.

Green grass area with a white vehicle and white and red tent.

A-16

A gravel and grass area with small rocks.

A-17

The ground is covered with brown leaves with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A gravel area with a brown picnic table and brown circle fire ring.

A-18

Brown leaves covering the ground with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

Brown leaves covering the ground with a small brown post.

A-19

Green grass area with a fire ring and picnic table.

A brown picnic table and brown circle fire ring.

A green grass area with a small brown post,

A brownish green grass area with a fire ring and picnic table.

The ground is covered with brown leaves with a small brown post.

Green grass area with an orange and white tent.

Green grass area with a tent, circle fire ring, and picnic table.

A gravel area with gray rocks and green grass.

A gravel area with green trees.

Green grass area with a brown post.

The ground is covered in brown leaves with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop surface with green grass and a small brown post.

A blacktop pad for camping.

A brown picnic table and fire ring.

A small brown post with a blacktop road.

A blacktop surface with green grass on the sides with a small brown post.

A close up of a red truck with a black and white camper on a blacktop surface.

A red truck with a black and white trailer surrounded with green trees.

A blacktop surface with a yellow post and gray box near a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop camping pad with the comfort station building in the back.

A blacktop surface with green grass on the sides with a sidewalk leading to a brown building with a green rooftop.

A blacktop surface with a white camper surrounded by green grass.

A picnic table and circle fire ring next to the blacktop camping pad.

A blacktop area with green trees in the surrounding.

A blacktop pad with a small brown post.

A blacktop area with green grass and green trees.

B-10

A blacktop road with a small brown post.

A blacktop area with a brown post surrounded by green trees.

A blacktop area with a silver trailer.

A blacktop camping pad.

A blacktop surface with green trees surrounding it.

A blacktop camping pad with a small brown post.

B-11

A blacktop surface with a gray box near a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop surface with a small brown post.

A blacktop surface with white lines surrounded with green trees.

A grassy area with a blacktop sidewalk surrounded with green trees.

The end of a blacktop pad with a picnic table and circle fire ring.

B-12

The end of the blacktop pad.

A blacktop area with green trees surrounding it.

A blacktop surface with a white and black camper.

B-13

A black truck with a white and black camper.

A blacktop camping pad with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop area with a brown building behind it.

A blacktop area with green grass on the sides.

B-14

A blacktop surface surrounded with green grass and trees.

A brown dirt area with green trees and a blacktop surface.

A blacktop road with green trees surrounding it.

A dirt surface with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop camping pad with picnic table and circle fire ring.

B-15

A brownish green grassy area with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop surface with a white vehicle and camper.

B-16

A white and tan RV on the blacktop pad.

A blacktop camping space.

A green grass area with a blacktop pad.

A brownish green grassy surface with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

B-17

A blacktop camping pad with two gray rocks at the end.

A blacktop surface with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop area with a white camper.

B-18

A blacktop pad with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A brown dumpster sign and a small brown camping post.

A blacktop road and camping space with a small brown post.

A blacktop surface with colorful trees surrounding.

B-19

A blacktop area with a small brown post.

The end of a blacktop camping pad with a brown picnic table and brown circle fire ring.

A blacktop pad with a white camper.

B-20

A blacktop road with a small brown sign.

A blacktop surface with green grass on the sides with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop surface with grass to the side.

A blacktop surface with white arrows to direct the traffic, along with a navy car and brown RV.

A red car on the blacktop surface surrounded with green trees.

A blacktop pad with a yellow pole and gray electric box.

A gravel area with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A fire ring surrounded with leaves.

A white car with a brown RV surrounded by green trees.

A small brown post next to a blacktop road.

A blacktop surface with green grass on the sides.

A blacktop pad.

A red truck with a white camper on a blacktop surface.

A blacktop road with green trees in the surrounding.

A concrete area with a grill, picnic table, circle fire ring, and a brown bear proof trash can with an under handle push lift.

A brown garbage bin, a gray electric box, and yellow post.

A blacktop surface with a black truck and black and white fifth wheel.

A white RV parked on the blacktop camping pad.

A blacktop surface with green grass and a black and white camper.

A brown garbage bin, gray electric box, and a yellow post.

A blacktop surface with green trees in the surrounding.

A circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop surface with a gray box to the left, and a fire ring and picnic table on a gravel surface.

A blacktop surface with a white camper with green trees surrounding it.

A black top road with a small brown post.

A blacktop camping pad with a gray electric box and yellow post.

A gravel area with a circle fire ring and brown picnic table.

A blacktop surface with brown leaves on the sides with a small brown post.

A blacktop area with a white and gray camper on the site.

A brown circle fire ring and brown picnic table.

C-10

A blacktop surface with brown leaves scattered around with a small brown post.

C-11

A blacktop surface with green shaded trees with a small brown post.

A blacktop surface with a yellow post and gray box near a circle fire pit and picnic table.

C-12

A blacktop pad surrounded with green trees.

The end of a blacktop camping pad with a circle fire ring and

A small brown post near a blacktop road.

C-14

A blacktop pad with a white camper on the site.

The end of a camping pad with a circle fire ring and brown picnic table.

C-15

C-16

A white and black camper.

The end of a blacktop pad with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

C-17

A brown picnic table near a blacktop camping pad.

A hill heading up to the picnic table and circle fire ring.

C-18

C-19

A white truck with a light brown color trailer surrounded with green trees.

A blacktop surface with a tree near by with a small brown post.

A blacktop camping pad with a circle fire ring and brown picnic table.

Stairs leading to the picnic table and circle fire ring.

Brown railing with stairs leading to a circle fire ring and picnic table surrounded with green trees.

C-20

A blacktop surface with brown leaves on the ground. A yellow post and gray box near a circle fire pit and picnic table.

The back of C-21 blacktop camping pad.

A brown picnic table, circle fire ring, and blacktop camping pad.

C-21

Stairs heading down to the circle fire ring and picnic table.

Brown railing with stairs leading to a grassy area with a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A stairway leading to the picnic table and circle fire ring.

A blacktop surface with brown railing with stairs.

C-22

A brown picnic table and fire ring surrounded by green trees.

C-23

C-24

A brown circle fire ring and picnic table next to the blacktop camping pad.

A blacktop surface with a yellow post and gray box near a circle fire ring and picnic shelter.

A blacktop pad with a picnic table and circle fire ring.

C-25

A blacktop surface with colorful trees surrounding with a small brown post.

A blacktop surface with a yellow post and picnic table.

The end of the blacktop camping pad with a circle fire ring and brown picnic table.

A blacktop surface with colorful leaves near by and a small brown post.

A blacktop camping pad with a picnic table and gray electric box.

A blacktop surface with a gray box and a circle fire ring and picnic table.

A blacktop surface with yellow line to show were the blacktop road begins.

A light blue car with a white and black fifth-wheel on a blacktop surface.

A blacktop surface with green grass and trees with a small brown post.

Wilderness Road Campground

<h2>Overview</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Road Campground</a>  is nestled in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuga/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Cumberland Gap National Historical Park</a> , where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet. You can access miles of forest and mountain trails directly from the campground.  </p>

<p>While in the park, drive up to the Pinnacle for a breathtaking view of the mountains or check out Civil War earthworks. Hike to the pale cliffs of White Rocks, the gaping mouth of Sand Cave, or the historic <a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuga/learn/historyculture/hensley-virtual-tour.htm" rel="nofollow">Hensley Settlement</a>  to see how mountain folk once lived. Stand in 3 states at the same time or immerse yourself in thousands of acres of proposed wilderness. Walk a path once traveled by the bison, Native American, longhunter, and pioneer. Stand in the narrow mountain gap where Daniel Boone stood and where thousands of people risked everything to reach and settle what would become America.  </p>

<p>Wilderness Road Campground includes 154 wooded sites open to tents, trailers, and RV campers. Electrical hookups (20-, 30-, or 50-amp) are available at 41 sites. Group sites are also available. The campground is open year-round, with limited campsites open during the winter season (mid-November to mid-March). </p>
<h2>Recreation</h2>
<ul>
<li>Over 85 miles of trails offer plenty of opportunities for <strong>Hiking and Backpacking </strong>adventures in the great outdoors. You can take an easy 1/4-mile stroll or go on a challenging 10-mile hike in the backcountry, the choice is yours. Several trails meander through over 14,000 acres of proposed wilderness. </li>
<li><strong>Backcountry Camping</strong> is allowed at 5 designated sites in the park with a permit. Experience the quiet beauty of the mountains and wilderness as you camp under the stars. Permits are free of charge and can be obtained at the park visitor center. </li>
<li><strong>Picnicking </strong>at one of several picnic areas in the park is a popular activity. Whether you are looking for a quiet lunch while enjoying nature or having a big family get-together in the great outdoors, we have limitless options. You can also reserve a picnic shelter for exclusive day use for a fee. Stop by the park visitor center to reserve a picnic shelter up to 3 months in advance. </li>
<li><strong>Horseback Riding</strong> is permitted on the 17-mile Ridge Trail, which extends from the Pinnacle to White Rocks. </li>
<li><strong>Guided Tours, Hikes, and Programs </strong>range from Pioneer and Civil War Living History demonstrations to guided tours of Gap Cave (formerly known as Cudjo's Cave), and from guided tours of the historic Hensley Settlement to Campfire Programs. Programs offered vary seasonally. Fees are charged for Gap Cave and Hensley Settlement tours. Stop by the park visitor center for program tickets and information. </li>
</ul>
<h2>Facilities</h2>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/campgrounds.htm" rel="nofollow"><strong>Wilderness Road Campground</strong></a><strong> </strong> is located about 3 miles from the park visitor center, off Highway 58 in Virginia. 154 woodland sites welcome tents, trailers, and RV campers. 41 sites with 20-,30-, and 50-amp electric hook-ups are available in loops B and C. Hot showers and potable water are located in the comfort stations. A dump station, for campground reservation holders only, is located near the entrance station. Sites are accessed through paved loop roads. Most sites require backing in with the exception of one pull-through site. </li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/cuga/planyourvisit/visitorcenters.htm" rel="nofollow"><strong>Cumberland Gap National Historical Park Visitor Center</strong></a><strong>  </strong>is located on U.S. Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro, KY. Restroom facilities are located on the outside of the building. The visitor center is fully accessible with designated parking and an elevator. The park visitor center is open daily from 9:00 A.M. until 4:00 P.M. Eastern time. It is closed on December 25. </li>
<li><strong>America's National Parks Store </strong>offers books, souvenirs, games, postcards, and other items related to the park and its many stories. Your purchase from our national park stores helps to provide inspiring educational experiences to millions of park visitors each year. </li>
<li><strong>Daniel Boone Parking and Exhibit Area </strong>is located just off Highway 58 near the town of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee. Wilderness Road Trailhead is located here. An outdoor pavilion features the sights and sounds of early travelers and pioneers. Restroom facilities are available here.</li>
</ul>
<h2>Natural Features</h2>
<p>Cumberland Gap National Historical Park protects 24,000 acres of Appalachian Mountain habitat stretching across Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia. Walk the trails that Daniel Boone and thirty axemen blazed to open the first great gateway to the West. Plan your visit today and experience the natural, historical, and cultural beauty of the park.</p>
<ul>
<li><strong>Cumberland Gap</strong>, carved out over aeons by wind and water, forms a V-shaped notch or gap in the formidable wall of the Appalachian Mountains. This natural low point made crossing over the mountains easier and less dangerous for bison and other animals, then later for Native Americans, and still later for European explorers and early pioneers. Stand right in the Gap where over 300,000 settlers crossed the mountains on their journey to the west. </li>
<li>The cliffs of<strong> White Rocks</strong> rise 500 feet above the surrounding wooded slopes at the east end of the park. Anyone up for a challenging hike to the top of the mountain will be rewarded with a breath-taking, 360-degree view of the surrounding area. </li>
<li>A natural scenic area in Kentucky, <strong>Sand Cave</strong> is a half-domed chamber that is 250 feet across in front (open). The floor slopes from back to front and is 1.25 acres of fine, colorful sand. Relax and enjoy nature in this magical, enormous natural feature.</li>
<li><strong>Skylight Cave </strong>lies at the end of a steep, 1.9-mile hike in Ewing, Virginia. Start out on Lewis Hollow Trail, from the picnic area near Wilderness Road Campground. Hike through lush rhododendrons and along a river until you reach the cave.</li>
<li><strong>Gap Cave</strong> was first found by European explorers in 1750, when Dr. Thomas Walker found and named it Gap Cave. Located in Lee County, Virginia, the cave is 18.5 miles long and accessible only by guided tour. </li>
<li>East of the Gap, the <strong>Cumberland Mountain Range </strong>includes 15,470 acres of roadless habitat extending 15 miles along the Cumberland and Brush Mountains. The ridge of Cumberland Mountain forms the Kentucky-Virginia state line. Both Cumberland and Brush Mountains are exceedingly steep and rugged with high cliffs in many areas.</li>
<li><strong>Chimney Rock </strong>is a geological formation shaped like a pillar. Located at the Pinnacle Overlook, this unique rock formation could have taken 535 million years to form.</li>
<li><strong>Gap Creek </strong>is a small cascade of water flowing out of Gap Cave. This peaceful natural feature is a great spot for capturing pictures and videos.</li>
<li><strong>Yellow Creek </strong>runs along the park boundary behind New Bartlett Park and Old Barlett Park picnic shelters. Enjoy time playing in the creek, or simply listen to the flow of the water.</li>
<li>More than 14,000 acres of the park are managed as <strong>Wilderness</strong>, where visitors can experience the backcountry and nature in the purest way.</li>
</ul>

<h2>contact_info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (606) 248-2817.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
<p><strong>Nearby National Park Service Areas:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/biso/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Big South Fork National River & Recreational Area</a>  90mi</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/anjo/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Andrew Johnson National Historic Site</a>  80mi</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/grsm/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Great Smoky Mountains National Park</a>  120mi</li>
<li><a href="https://www.nps.gov/maca/index.htm" rel="nofollow">Mammoth Cave National Park</a>  225mi</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Other Local Attractions:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="http://kycoalmuseum.southeast.kctcs.edu/" rel="nofollow">Kentucky Coal Mining Museum</a>  (606) 848-1530, 45mi</li>
<li><a href="https://www.lmunet.edu/abraham-lincoln-library-and-museum/index" rel="nofollow">Abraham Lincoln Museum</a>  (423) 869- 6235, 3mi</li>
<li><a href="https://parks.ky.gov/pineville/parks/resort/pine-mountain-state-resort-park" rel="nofollow">Pine Mountain State Resort Park</a>  (276) 445-3065, 10mi</li>
<li><a href="https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/wilderness-road" rel="nofollow">Wilderness Road State Park</a>  (276) 445-3065, 10mi</li>
</ul>
<p><strong>Regional Tourism Information:</strong></p>
<ul>
<li><a href="https://www.go-kentucky.com/Southern-And-Eastern-KY-Tourism-Development-Association/" rel="nofollow">Southern & Eastern KY Tourism Development Association</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.kentuckytourism.com/explore-kentucky/kentucky-appalachians" rel="nofollow">Kentucky Appalachians</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://visiteasternkentucky.org/" rel="nofollow">Visit Eastern Kentucky</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.bellcountyhistorical.org/" rel="nofollow">Bell County (KY) Historical Society</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.bellcountytourism.com/" rel="nofollow">Bell County (KY) Tourism</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.tnvacation.com/east-tennessee/knoxville-middle-east" rel="nofollow">Tennessee Regions: Middle East</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://claibornecountytn.gov/visitors/" rel="nofollow">Claiborne County (TN) Tourism</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://www.virginia.org/places-to-visit/regions/heart-of-appalachia/" rel="nofollow">Virginia Regions: Heart of Appalachia</a> </li>
<li><a href="https://visitswva.org/" rel="nofollow">Visit Southwest Virginia</a> </li>
</ul>
<h2>Charges &amp; Cancellations</h2>
<p><a href="https://www.recreation.gov/rules-reservation-policies" rel="nofollow">Rules and Reservation Policies</a> </p>

Wilderness Road Campground is nestled in the lush forests of the Appalachian Mountains in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park , where Kentucky, Tennessee, and Virginia meet. You can access miles of forest and mountain trails directly from the campground.

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Great Facilities and Amenities

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