Campground · KY
Wilderness Road Campground
KY · Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
Wilderness Road Campground is generally easy to book. Across the 12 months we have reservation data for, difficulty peaks in January (3/10) and eases to its lowest in June (1/10). The heat strip below breaks down every month — pick one for its full odds, lead-time chart, and easier nearby alternatives.
Booking difficulty by month
Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.
When reservations open
Booking window
Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.
For example, sites for April 15, 2027 become bookable on October 15, 2026. Set a reminder a few minutes before release for the best shot.
Standard Recreation.gov 6-month rolling window: sites become bookable 6 months before arrival at 7:00 AM ET.
Sites & amenities
- 43 electric sites
- 10 tent-only sites
- 154 RV sites
- 2 accessible sites
- Max RV length 50 ft
Activities: DAY USE AREA, GUIDED INTERPRETIVE WALKS, HISTORIC & CULTURAL SITE, INTERPRETIVE PROGRAMS, PHOTOGRAPHY, AMPHITHEATER, BIRDING, CAMPING, BIKING, CAVING, ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION, HIKING, INFORMATION SITE, PICNICKING, RECREATION PROGRAMS, SCENIC DRIVE, VISITOR CENTER, WILDERNESS
How much does it cost to camp at Wilderness Road Campground?
For all campsites, reservations and payments must be made by visiting www.recreation.gov or calling the Rec.gov Reservation Line at (877) 444-6777. INDIVIDUAL/FAMILY CAMPING. $18.00 per night per site without electricity. Maximum of eight people, four tents, and two cars per site. $24.00 per night per site with electricity. All sites are half price for Interagency Senior and Access Pass holders. ( $9.00 for a non-electric campsite and $12.00 for an electric campsite ). GROUP CAMPING. $39.00 per night per Group Campsite. Minimum of 12 people, maximum of 25 people, and maximum of 4 vehicles per group site. No electricity is available at group sites. Group Camping is located in loops G and O.
Fee details as listed on Recreation.gov. Rates and passes change by season, so confirm the current price on Recreation.gov before you book.