Cumberland Gap National Historical Park

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100 Pinnacle View Rd.
Middlesboro, KY 40965

Cumberland Gap was the first great gateway to the west. Come follow the path of bison, Native Americans, longhunters, and pioneers. Walk where 300,000 people crossed the Appalachians to settle America. Explore 85 miles of trails and 14,000 acres of wilderness. Stand in 3 states at once. Explore a cave, see Hensley Settlement, or camp under the stars. Come find your connection to Cumberland Gap.

Directions

By Plane The closest major airport is located in Knoxville, Tennessee approximately 85 miles away. Flights can also be made into Lexington, Kentucky approximately 130 miles away. By Car The park entrance is located on Highway 25E just south of Middlesboro Kentucky.

Reviews

Cumberland Gap National Historical Park campground remains a well-maintained and mostly quiet destination, with clean bathrooms and showers appreciated by many visitors. It continues to offer spacious, shaded campsites mostly surrounded by natural scenery, though sites suitable for tents can be limited and often have sloped terrain. The campground is a good base for hiking and biking, and staff are friendly and courteous. While road noise from the nearby highway is generally not excessive, there are no on-site stores or firewood available and water hookups are limited, which some campers noted.

Well maintained with clean showers and bathrooms

Quiet and peaceful atmosphere

Friendly and courteous staff

Access to hiking trails from campground

Spacious campsites for RV camping

Limited level and tent-friendly campsites, often sloped

No on-site store or firewood

Limited water hookups at sites

Proximity to highway causes some road noise

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PAUL L

Campground:Wilderness Road Campground

Loop:A

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Reviewed 7 days ago

Wonderful campground with plenty of space all around and very clean and updated facilities. The ease of access to trails was a huge plus, and although the sign showing the cave was closed 1Oct-1Apr is placed at the entrance to the cave instead of the trail head, the 3M round trip was a great hike just the same and good exercise. Loved seeing the multiple black bears near and even in the campgrounds and happy to see they are still responding to yells from folks and exit willingly. Plenty of space for a large tent in loop A and will return next time I'm through that area.

Derek A

Campground:Wilderness Road Campground

Loop:C

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Very nice. Autumn colors are spectacular. Well maintained and very friendly staff.

Derek A

Campground:Wilderness Road Campground

Loop:C

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Reviewed 9 days ago

Very nice campground and amenities. Very well kept. Very close to hiking trails and the Gap.