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Wilderness Road Campground: how hard is it to reserve?
Cumberland Gap National Historical Park · National Park Service · Ewing, VA
As of Oct 10, 2026, 12% of Friday and Saturday site-nights at Wilderness Road Campground over the next 90 days are already reserved, compared with 7% of weeknights. There is still a fair amount of open inventory, even on weekends. In the next 30 days, 30 of 30 dates have at least one open site (3,538 open site-nights in total; 12,458 over 90 days).
Upcoming weekends
| Weekend (Fri–Sat) | Booked | Open sites Fri | Open sites Sat |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | 35% | 97 | 98 |
| Oct 23, 2026 | 36% | 98 | 94 |
| Oct 30, 2026 | 20% | 118 | 123 |
| Nov 6, 2026 | 18% | 122 | 127 |
| Nov 13, 2026 | 7% | 141 | 141 |
| Nov 20, 2026 | 2% | 147 | 149 |
Snapshot history
| Snapshot date | Score | Weekends booked | Weeknights booked | Open dates 30d |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | 9 | 12% | 7% | 30 |
About Wilderness Road Campground
- 151 campsites (151 listed in availability data)
- $18–$39 per night
- Recreation.gov rating 4.6/5 from 703 reviews
- Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up
- Activities: Biking, Day Use Area, Guided Interpretive Walks, Historic & Cultural Site, Interpretive Programs, Photography, Amphitheater, Birding, Camping, Caving
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. 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 Hensley Settlement to see how mountain folk once lived. Stand in 3 states at the same time or immerse yourself in thousands of acres o…
Description excerpt from Recreation.gov.
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