Wilderness Road Campground
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About Wilderness Road Campground
Wilderness Road Campground is a national park campground at Cumberland Gap National Historical Park in Lee County, Kentucky. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. Campsite Tonight watches Cumberland Gap National Historical Park around the clock and automatically adds an open site to your Recreation.gov cart the moment a cancellation appears — so you just check out.
Wilderness Road Campground is in very high demand — sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 61 ft. Campers rate it 4.7/5 across 335 reviews.
Total reservations in January — 2023: 39 · 2024: 32 · 2025: 43
Location
Address
Middlesboro, Kentucky
Coordinates
36.6045, -83.6325
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- •October sees 791 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
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Wilderness Road Campground FAQ
How far in advance should I book Wilderness Road Campground?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Wilderness Road Campground?
October typically sees the highest reservation activity at Wilderness Road Campground. During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Wilderness Road Campground right now?
Wilderness Road Campground is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Wilderness Road Campground located?
Wilderness Road Campground is located in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, near Middlesboro, Kentucky.
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