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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.

Season at a glance

Booking difficulty by month

12-month reservation season
  1. Jan3
  2. Feb2
  3. Mar2
  4. Apr2
  5. May2
  6. Jun1
  7. Jul1
  8. Aug1
  9. Sep2
  10. Oct3
  11. Nov3
  12. Dec2
1 · Easy10 · Lottery

Midweek tip: in the busiest month (January), arrivals are lightest on Tuesday — shift your dates to improve your odds.

Booking window

When reservations open

Booking window

Reservations open on a rolling 6-month window at 7:00 AM America/New York.

For example, sites for February 15, 2027 become bookable on August 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.

Facilities

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

Location

Where it is