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Cumberland Gap National Historical ParkVisitors step back in time on the Hensley Settlement tour.
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Cumberland Gap National Historical Park
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Tent site at Wilderness Road Campground

The Wilderness Road Campground is located approximately 3 miles from the park visitor center off of Highway 58 in Virginia. It has 160 sites in a beautiful wooded setting. 

30 and 50 amp electrical hookups are available at 41 of the sites. Hot showers and potable water are located in the comfort stations. 

Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Camping fees:

$12.00 per night per site for tent sites with no electricity.

$17.00 per night per site for electrical hookup.

All sites are one-half price for Golden Age and Golden Access holders.

Group Camp sites are available. Cost is $30.00 per night per site for 30 people or fewer. There is an additional charge for groups of more than 30 of $1.00 per person. 

Reservations for group campsites can be made up to 90 days in advance by calling the park visitor center at (606)248-2817.

FIREWOOD ALERT!
Please purchase or gather firewood locally to avoid bringing in the exotic Emerald Ash Borer or the Asian Long Horned Beetle. These exotic insects can be easily spread by bringing in infested firewood from outside the area. 
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Please be aware of bears! Bears are active in the backcountry. All food must be properly stored using approved bear proof containers or elevated to a height of at least 10 feet. Please report any bear activity to a park ranger or by calling the park visitor center at (606) 248-2817. more...

Historical reenactors portray Abraham and Mary Todd Lincoln
Historical reenactors portray the Lincolns
Historical reenactor Larry Elliot portrays Abraham Lincoln at evening campfire program.
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Martin's Fork Cabin
Martin's Fork Cabin
Backcountry campers can enjoy solitude in the rustic backcountry Martin's Fork Cabin.
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Brigadier General Felix Zollicoffer  

Did You Know?
Civil War buffs will appreciate the fact that the famous Confederate Brigadier General Felix Zollicoffer personally supervised the construction of the earthen fortifications at Cumberland Gap.

Last Updated: July 02, 2008 at 10:23 EST