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Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

8697 Z Ilpo Road, Salt Lick, Kentucky, United States

Warning

General

Reservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.

Zilpo campground site H a relaxing quiet place
A photo of facility ZILPO - DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR. with Boat Ramp
ZILPO Cabins
Zilpo DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.
Zilpo DANIEL BOONE NAT. FOR.

Featured amenities

Showers
Showers

About Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

Zilpo, a large, fun-filled campground on Cave Run Lake, is a prime destination for families. The scenic campground offers a cabin rental, tent camping, RV sites with electric hookups and a selection of lakefront sites. Views of the lake are enjoyed by those who relax on the sandy beach. Tater Knob, a fire tower open to the public, is nearby, offering outstanding views of the area.

Number of accommodations: 162

Campground Amenities

  • Showers
    Showers

Seasonal information

2026 (Current year)

2026 Season availability

Current season
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Currently open - Mar 29 to Oct 31

Sites & Availability

162 Sites Available

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🚐 A001, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 A002, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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⛺ A003, Loop: A LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
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🚐 A004, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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⛺ A005, Loop: A LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
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🚐 A006, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 A007, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 A008, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 A009, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 A010, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 A011, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 A012, Loop: A LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B001, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B003, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B004, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B005, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B006, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B007, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B008, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B009, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B010, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B011, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B012, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B013, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B014, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B015, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 B016, Loop: B LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C001, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C002, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C003, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C004, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C005, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C007, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C008, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C009, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C010, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C011, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C012, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C013, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C014, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C015, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C016, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C017, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C018, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C019, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 C020, Loop: C LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🏠 Cabin 039, Loop: H LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin 040, Loop: H LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin 041, Loop: H LOOP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin A013, Loop: A LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin D009, Loop: D LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin D010, Loop: D LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin D011, Loop: D LOOP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin D012, Loop: D LOOP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin D013, Loop: D LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin D014, Loop: D LOOP
6 guests · Campfire · Pet Friendly
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin F019, Loop: F LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🏠 Cabin G030, Loop: G LOOP
6 guests · Campfire
$105.00
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🚐 D001, Loop: D LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 D002, Loop: D LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 D003, Loop: D LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 D004, Loop: D LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 D005, Loop: D LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 D006, Loop: D LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E001, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E002, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E003, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E004, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E005, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E006, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E007, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E008, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E009, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E010, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E011, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E012, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E013, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 E014, Loop: E LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F001, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F002, Loop: F LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 F004, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F005, Loop: F LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 F006, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F007, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F008, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F009, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F010, Loop: F LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 F011, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F012, Loop: F LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 F013, Loop: F LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 F014, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F015, Loop: F LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 F016, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F017, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 F018, Loop: F LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G002, Loop: G LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 G003, Loop: G LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 G004, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G005, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G006, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G007, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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⛺ G008, Loop: G LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
⛺ G009, Loop: G LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G010, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 G011, Loop: G LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
/ per night
🚐 G012, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G013, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G014, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G015, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G016, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G017, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G018, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G019, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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⛺ G020, Loop: G LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
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⛺ G021, Loop: G LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
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🚐 G022, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G023, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G024, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G025, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G026, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G027, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G028, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G029, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G031, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G032, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G034, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 G035, Loop: G LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H001, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H003, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H006, Loop: H LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
/ per night
🚐 H007, Loop: H LOOP
Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 H008, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H009, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H010, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H011, Loop: H LOOP
Full Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H012, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H013, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H014, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H015, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H016, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H017, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H018, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H019, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H020, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H021, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H022, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H023, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H024, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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⛺ H025, Loop: H LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H026, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H027, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H028, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H029, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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⛺ H030, Loop: H LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H031, Loop: H LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
/ per night
🚐 H032, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H033, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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🚐 H034, Loop: H LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
/ per night
🚐 H035, Loop: H LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
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🚐 H036, Loop: H LOOP
No Hookups
$60.00
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⛺ H037, Loop: H LOOP
6 guests
$60.00
/ per night
🚐 H038, Loop: H LOOP
30 Amp · Electric Only
$59.00
/ per night

Reviews (322)

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What Guests Are Saying

Zilpo Campground offers beautiful, secluded sites with excellent access to the lake, making it a great destination for families and outdoor enthusiasts. The campground is well-maintained, with clean restrooms and friendly staff, although some services like water access and store items may be limited. While noise from other campers can be an issue, many visitors appreciate the serene environment and recommend Zilpo for its scenic beauty and enjoyable activities.

Review Summary

4.2
322 reviews
5
55.0%
177
4
22.7%
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3
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5.3%
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Ann G

Verified

October 17, 2022 • Stayed at: H011, Loop: H LOOP

4

Great spot!

Ann G

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October 17, 2022 • Stayed at: H025, Loop: H LOOP

4

Our stay at Zilpo was a great time. Water spiket at site H11 ran non-stop the whole we were there. Lots of water wasted - ran all the way to on of our other spots - H25. Ground was water soaked at the parking spot.

Trevor C

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October 16, 2022 • Stayed at: G019, Loop: G LOOP

5

This campground is in a beautiful location. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Definitely one of my favorite places to camp.

Stephanie C

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October 9, 2022 • Stayed at: H033, Loop: H LOOP

4

It was super nice

Martin B

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October 8, 2022 • Stayed at: H031, Loop: H LOOP

5

We loved our experience at Zilpo! It’s an absolute beautiful area. Our campsite was close to the lake. The sites aren’t on top of each other. The staff was excellent and very accommodating. There’s not much to keep the kids busy but most people bring stuff to play with.

zach m

Verified

October 2, 2022 • Stayed at: G017, Loop: G LOOP

5

Friendly staff and very nice facilities.

Matthew R

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October 1, 2022 • Stayed at: H027, Loop: H LOOP

5

This is a great little campground! Most all sites offer privacy. Several have lake access, ours had a small beach which was great for watching the sunset. The only drawback was our inconsiderate neighbors that insisted on running their generator all night. The staff did take care of that the following morning.
This is my second time here at Zilpo, and will definitely be back again.

Shannon K

Verified

September 15, 2022 • Stayed at: H033, Loop: H LOOP

5

Loved Zilpo, the scenic trail was perfect, water was fabulous and no crazy kids on golf carts driving around, just lots of beautiful nature as it should be.

James M

Verified

September 14, 2022 • Stayed at: F012, Loop: F LOOP

5

Beautiful place, very hidden from other main section of the lake. Its camping at its best, away from ppl, nature and relaxation. Staff has been amazing over the years I have been there. Place does need some work on the beach, its a gravel lot pretty much, go by the boat ramp for sandy swimming. Could use some activity areas in the camping areas, like playground, etc.

Crystal H

Verified

September 13, 2022 • Stayed at: F010, Loop: F LOOP

2

I have been camping at Zilpo for about 22 years and it continues to decline each year. The camp sites are huge and more secluded than any other place and that along with the friendly & helpful staff is what keeps bringing us back. When we first started camping at Zilpo, they had clean and visible paths to and around the lake, they used to have activities for the kids (make things, paint things, educational walks). Have not seen that for about 15-17 years.
This year, we had poison ivy inside our campsites (I am allergic). This last time (Labor Day holiday 2022) the bath house that was designated for our campsite was closed due to staff shortages, so we had to go to another loop to shower. The restroom had a pipe burst (which flooded my campsite with clean water) and so they opened the bath house and closed the restroom until it got fixed the next day and then closed the bath house again. That made absolutely no sense to me at all! Why would you close the bath house (3 showers & 3 toilets) instead of a restroom (3 toilets)? The walking paths used to be clear and visible, but now they are overgrown and you can barley tell where they are. The Beach area is closed most of the time. We were there for 11 days and the beach was open for 3 of them. The water by our campsite was out of order and has been for at least 3 years. There are toilets and showers that have been out of order for a few years. It is disheartening to see such a beautiful place where you have many memories deteriorate.

Location Zilpo - Daniel Boone Nat. For.

Address:
8697 Z Ilpo Road
Salt Lick, KY, 40371
United States

Latitude & Longitude: 38.075 / -83.5

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Policies & Rules

Category About
General

Limit 6 people and 2 vehicles per single campsite; additional vehicles will be charged an additional fee per night; additional guest will be charged $2 per night.
General

Each cabin has 2 double bunk beds with out mattresses, Please bring your own sleeping bags or other bedding.Each cabin can accommodate up to 6 people and 1 vehicle. Tents and RVs are not allowed at the cabins.
General

Beach is opened from Memorial day to Labor day, unless flooding occurs hours of operation are 11am to 8 pm
General

Only Authorized companies are allowed to drop off and set up rental trailers, all unauthorized RV trailer rental deliveries will be turned away.
General

Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
General

Don't Move Firewood: Help protect our forests! Prevent the spread of tree-killing pests by obtaining firewood at or near your destination and burning it on-site. Moving firewood is illegal in some states. Visit dontmovefirewood.org to learn more.
General

A discount of 25% is now available for reservations that include 7 or more consecutive days.

Warnings & Advisories

Warning

General

Reservations for seven consecutive nights or more receive an automatic 25% discount.

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