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Wilderness Road Campground

★4.7(335 reviews)
Auto add-to-cart availableHigh DemandCumberland Gap National Historical Park · Middlesboro, Kentucky
🚛Big Rig Friendly🌊River Access🏔️Mountain Views🌲Forest Setting🥾Hiking👥Group Sites

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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.

Reservation Trends - Wilderness Road Campground
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Total reservations in January — 2023: 39 · 2024: 32 · 2025: 43

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14-Day Availability
Wed11/4
121 sites
Thu11/5
127 sites
Fri11/6
100 sites
Sat11/7
98 sites
Sun11/8
129 sites
Mon11/9
131 sites
Tue11/10
134 sites
Wed11/11
134 sites
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133 sites
Fri11/13
132 sites
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132 sites
Sun11/15
147 sites
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151 sites
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150 sites
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Location

Address

Middlesboro, Kentucky

Coordinates

36.6045, -83.6325

Booking Insights

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 campsite photo 1 - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky
Wilderness Road Campground campsite photo 2 - Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, Kentucky
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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?

Yes! There are currently 1819 site-nights available over the next 14 days at Wilderness Road Campground, with availability on 14 different dates. Availability changes frequently due to cancellations - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when new sites open up.

Where is Wilderness Road Campground located?

Wilderness Road Campground is located in Cumberland Gap National Historical Park, near Middlesboro, Kentucky.

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