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. Thirty and 50 amp electrical hookups are available at 41 of the sites. Hot showers and potable water are located in the comfort stations. A dump station is located near the campground entrance.

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 Camping
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.

Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Campground is open year around.

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

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

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.

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

Backcounry Camping
Backcountry trails lead to remote, wilderness areas. Backcountry camping is allowed in designated sites with a permit. Permits are free of charge and must be obtained at the park visitor center.

Note: The following information will be needed when obtaining a backcountry permit:

• Name
• Address
• Contact Telephone number (in case of emergency)
• Itinerary including number of people in party and number of horses
• Information for any vehicles which will be left in the park (tag number, description, owner information)

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

Martins Fork Cabin
Martins Fork Cabin, located in the backcountry, features a large stone fireplace, three wooden bunk beds, and a picnic table, and can be rented for $10.00 per night.

Reservations for the cabin can be made up to three months in advance by calling the park visitor center at (606) 248-2817.

Safety
Your safety in the backcountry is important. Visit the park visitor center for more specific information including maps, trail conditions, water availability, etc.

For more information call the park visitor center at (606) 248-2817.

Permits

Backcountry Camping

Fees
Free!

Details
Backcountry campsites are located throughout the park and require a backcountry use permit, which must be picked up in person at the visitor center.

Backcountry campsites can be reserved up to three months in advance by calling (606)248-2817.

Camping - Group Sites

Fees
$30 - Day

Details
Group camping is available with reservations. For groups over 30 individuals, each additional person is $1.00

Group campsites can be reserved up to three months in advance by calling (606)248-2817.